Generic Shlokas 2

CONTENTS
Offering Naivedyam .................................................... 5
Pardon mistakes .......................................................... 5
Shloka for energy, virility, strength, power, courage &
fortitude ...................................................................... 6
Shloka before writing exams ....................................... 6
Siddhalakshmi Stotram ................................................ 6
Hindu Prayers for children ........................................... 9
Mangalam song ......................................................... 10
Sri Satya Sai Astotram ............................................... 10
Sree Ganapathi Atharva Seersham ............................ 18
Gayathri Slokas .......................................................... 21
Dakshinamurthi Shlokas ............................................ 24
Mantras for Nine Planets ........................................... 25
A Powerful sloka for Healing ..................................... 31
LakshmiNarasimha RunaHara Stotram ...................... 31
To be freed from debts .............................................. 32
RhuNahara Ganes(h)a Sthothram .............................. 33
To maintain our perspective, to exercise self control &
to develop Bhakthi .................................................... 35
Specific shlokas from Vishnu Sahasranamam ‐1 ........ 35
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Specific shlokas from Vishnu sahasranamam ‐ 2 ........ 37
Navagraha Special Shlokam ....................................... 39
Soundaryalahari – Part1 ............................................ 41
Soundaryalahari ‐ Part 2 ............................................ 42
Soundaryalahari ‐ part 3 ............................................ 43
Soundaryalahari Part 4 .............................................. 44
Soundarayalahari Part 7 ............................................ 46
Soundaryalahari ‐ Part 10 .......................................... 47
Longevity of the husband's life. ................................. 48
Shlokas for Sri Prathyangira ....................................... 49
Shloka from Sundarakandam..................................... 49
Shakambari Stotram: ................................................. 50
Vajra Kavacham ......................................................... 50
Shlokas for peaceful sleep at night: ........................... 51
A Rare Sarasvathi Shloka: .......................................... 52
Shloka on Govinda. .................................................... 52
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Simple shlokas From Morning to night ...................... 53
Shlokas from Morning to Night ‐ Part 2 ..................... 59
Kamakshi Shlokas ...................................................... 64
Three Kavachams ‐ Ganesha, Thripurasundari & Devi 65
prayer for studies ...................................................... 77
Ashta Lakshmi Stotram .............................................. 78
Garbharakshaambika ashtakam ................................ 86
SREE SUBRAHMANYA PANCHARATHNAM ................. 87
Sudarshana Ashtakam ............................................... 90
A wonderful slokha from Aananda Saagara Stavam .. 95
Sri Subrahmanya mantra for success in any
undertaking ............................................................... 96
S(h)anais(h)chara Kavacham...................................... 97
Guruvayoorappan Shloka for removing negative effects
caused by Navagrahas: .............................................. 98
Sarvaroga Nivarana Mantram .................................... 98
GANESHA PANCHARATNAM .................................... 101
Sri Raja Rajeshwari Ashtakam ................................. 103
Varaha Kavacham for being blessed with babies ..... 105
Sree Samkshepa Sundara Kanda .............................. 116
(From Vayu Purana .................................................. 116
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Nithya sthothra Parayanam ..................................... 136
Stotras as soon as one wakes up:‐ ................................ 137
Eka sloki Ramayanam (Ramayana in one stanza) ..... 142
Eka sloki bhagawatham (Bhagawatham in one stanza)
................................................................................ 143
Prayer to the five mothers ....................................... 144
Pancha kanya sthuthi. (Prayer to the five maidens) . 144
Pancha devi sththi( Prayer to the five goddesses) .... 145
Deepalakshmi Puja Format ‐ Part 1. ......................... 145
Deepalakshmi Puja Format ‐ Part 2 .......................... 150
Specific pooja to be done for having children .......... 158

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Offering Naivedyam

This shloka can be chanted whenever we offer naivedya to
God.

Brahmaarpanam brahma havihi
Brahmagno braahmanaahutham
Brhamaivathena ganthavyam
Brahmakarma samaadhina
(repeat twice and then start the second verse)

Daivamaiva parey yagnam
Yoginah paryupaasathe
Brahmanyaava parey yagnam
Yagney naivopa juhvathi
(repeat this verse also twice)

Pardon mistakes

This is a very important and a necessary thread as all of us
need this for our spiritual well being which in turn ensures
our quality of life. Thanks IL!

The following two slokas are good to say at the end of the
day. I also chant them after reading Sahasranamams or other
long winding recitations because one inadvertantly makes
some pronunciation mistakes. With this, you beg for the
Almighty's forgivenss for all the trespasses.

Kara Charana Kritham Vaak Kaayajam Karmajam Vaa
Sravana Nayanajam Vaa Maanasam Vaa Aparadham
Vihitham Avihitham Vaa Sarvametat Kshamasva
Jaya Jaya Karunabdhe Sri Maha Deva Shambho
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Kayena vacha Manasendriyaiva
Budhyatmana Va Prakrute Swabhavat
Karomi Yadyath sakalam Parasmai
Narayanayethi Samarpayami

Shloka for energy, virility, strength, power,
courage & fortitude

Thaejo(a)si thejo mayi dhaehi Veeryamasi veeryam mayi
dhaehi
Balamasi balam mayi dhehi ojo(a)si ojo mayi dhaehi
Manyurasi manyum mayi dhaehi saho(a)si saho mayi
dhaehi

Shloka before writing exams

Asaadhya saadhaka swamin, asaadhyam tava kim vada
rama dhootha krupaasindho mathkaaryam saadhaya
prabho

"O lord who can accomplish the impossible, tell me what is
impossible for u
Rama's aide and o generous one please accomplish this task
for me"

Siddhalakshmi Stotram

This shlokam removes misery and gives prosperity. It is
advised to chant this from one month to 6 months,
depending on convenience. One will be freed from all papas
and poverty and will obtain wealth. The childless will be
blessed with a child. One will obtain fame. He will win legal
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battles. This removes the fear of fire, theft, ghosts, snake,
tiger, capital punishment, legal cases, imprisonment etc. One
will be victorious in all endeavours.
1‐
Omkaram lakshmeeroopamthu
VishNum hrudayamavyayam
VishNum aanandam avyaktham
Hreenkaram bheejaroopiNeem
2‐
Kleem amruthaanthineem bhadraam
Sadaa dhyaananda daayineem
S(h)reem daithya s(h)amaneem
S(h)akthim maalineem s(h)athrumardineem
3 –
Theja:prakaas(h)ineem, daeveem
Varadaam s(h)ubhakaariNeem
Braahmeem cha vaishNaveem raudreem
Kaalikaaroopan s(h)Obhineem
4 –
Akaarae lakshmi roopam thu
Ukaarae vishNum avyayam
Makaara: purushO vyakthO
Daevee praNava uchyathae
5 –
SooryakOti pradeekaas(h)aam
ChandrakOti samaprabhaam
Thanmadhyae nikaram sookshmam
Brahmaroopa vyavasthitham
6 –
Omkaaram paramaanandam
Sadaiva mukhasundareem
Siddhalakshmeem mOkshalakshmeem
Aadhyalakshmi namO(a)sthuthae
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7 –
Prathamam thryambikaa gauree
Dvitheeyam vaishNavee thathaa
Thrutheeyam kamala prOkthaa
Chathurtham sundaree thathaa
8 –
Panchamam vishNus(h)akthis(h)cha
Shashtam kaathyaayanee thathaa
Vaaraahee sapthamam chaiva
Ashtamam harivallabhaa
9 –
Navamam khadginee prOkthaa
Das(h)amam chaiva daevikaa
Aekaadas(h)am siddhalakshmee:
Dvaadas(h)am hamsavahinee

Palas(h)ruthi:
10 –
Aethath sthothram param daevyaa:
Yae patanthi sadaa naraa:
SarvaaapadbhyO vimuchyanthae
Naathra kaaryaa vichaaraNaa:
11 –
Aekamaasam dvimaasam cha
Thrimaasam cha chathusthaa
Panchamaasam cha shaNmaasam
Thrikaalam ya: sadaa pataeth
12 –
BraahmaNa: klaes(h)ithO dukkhee
Daaridhyaama peeditha:
Janmaanthara sahasrOththai:
Muchyathae sarva kilbishai:
13 –
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DaridrO labhathae lakshmeem
Aputhraa: puthravaan bhavaeth
DhanyO yas(h)asvee s(h)athrughnO
Vahni chOra bhayaeshu cha
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S(h)akinee bhootha vaedaaLa
Sarpa vyaagra nivaadhanae
Rajadvaarae sabhaasthaanae
Kaaraagruha nibhandanae
15 –
Sthuvanthu braahmaNaa nithyam
Daridryam na cha paaththae
Sarva paapaharaa lakshmee:
Sarva siddhi pradaayinee

Hindu Prayers for children

As soon as you wake up in the morning, see your palm and
recite
Karagre vasathu Lakshmi, Karamadhye Saraswathi,
Karamoole sthitha Gowri,
Prabhate Kara Darshanam

Bath time prayer

While you take bath , purify your mind also by reciting this
prayer
Govindethi sada snanam ,
Govindethi sada japam,
Govindethi sada dhyanam ,
sada Govinda keerthanam

Night time prayer
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Brush your teeth and before sleep recite
Achyutham, Kesavam, Vishnum,
Somam, Janardhanam,Hamsam,
Krishnam,Narayanam, Jayethu
Duswapna nasaye

Prayer for Peace
Asatho Maa Sath Gamaya
Thamaso Maa Jyothir Gamaya
Mrithyor Maa Amritham Gamaya
Om Shanti, Shani Shanti.

Mangalam song

Shankaraya Shankaraya Shankaraya Mangalam
Shankari Manoharaya shasvathaya Mangalam‐(shankaraya)

Gajananaya Mangalam shadannaya Mangalam
Guruvaraya Mangalam Thatatreyaya Mangalam‐
(shankaraya)

Raghuvaraya Mangalam venukrishna Mangalam
Sitarama Mangalam Radhakrishna Mangalam ‐(shankaraya)

Sri Satya Sai Astotram

Sri Sathya Sai Astothram

1. OM SRI BHAGAVAN SATHYA SAI BABAYA NAMAH.
Let us bow down to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba (the true
Divine Mother and Father of all)
2. OM SRI SAI SATHYASWAROOPAAYA NAMAH.
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Who is the Embodiment of Truth
3. OM SRI SAI SATHYADHARMAPARAYANAAYA NAMAH.
Who is solely devoted (to preaching) to Truth and
Righteousness
4. OM SRI SAI VARADAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the Giver of boons
5. OM SRI SAI SATHPURUSHAAYA NAMAH.
The One Who is all pervading
6. OM SRI SAI SATHYA GUNNATHMANE NAMAH
Who is the Embodiment of the virtue, Truth
7. OM SRI SAI SADHUVARDHANAAYA NAMAH
Who promotes the quality of piety, righteousness
8. OM SRI SAI SADHUJANA POSHANAAYA NAMAH
Who nourishes the sustains pious people
9. OM SRI SAI SARVAJNAAYA NAMAH
Who is omniscient
10. OM SRI SAI SARVA JANA PRIYAAYA NAMAH.
Who is dear to all
11. OM SRI SAI SARVA SAKTHI MOOTHAYE NAMAH.
Who is the Embodiment of all powers
12. OM SRI SAI SARVESAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the Lord of all
13. OM SRI SAI SARVA SANGA PARITHYAAGINE NAMAH.
Who has given up all attachments
14. OM SRI SAI SARVA ANTHARYAAMINAE NAMAH
Who is the Indweller of all hearts
15. OM SRI SAI MAHIMAATMANE NAMAH.
Who is Glory Personified
16. OM SRI SAI MAHESWARA SWAROOPAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the Embodiment of Shiva
17. OM SRI SAI PARTHI GRAMODBHAVAAYA NAMAH.
Who is born in a village called Parthi
18. OM SRI SAI PARTHI KSHETRA NIVAASINE NAMAH.
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Who is the Resident of the region of Parthi
19. OM SRI SAI YASAHKAAYA SHIRDI VAASINE NAMAH.
Who is famous in the previous body as the Resident of Shirdi
20. OM SRI SAI JODI AADIPALLI SOMAPPAAYA NAMAH
Who has taken the Form of the female and male aspect
(Shiva and Shakti) in the primeval village
21. OM SRI SAI BHARADWAJA RISHI GOTHRAAYA NAMAH.
Who is born in the Gothra of Bharadhwaj Rishi
22. OM SRI SAI BHAKTA VATHSALAAYA NAMAH
Who has parental affection of devotees
23. OM SRI SAI APAANTHARAATHMANE NAMAH
Who is the inner Atma in all
24. OM SRI SAI AVATHAARA MOORTHAYE NAMAH.
Who is the manifestation of the divine Incarnation
25. OM SRI SAI SARVA BHAYA NIVAARINE NAMAH.
Who removes all fears
26. OM SRI SAI AAPASTHAMBA SUTHRAAYA NAMAH.
Who is identical with the Apasthamba lineage
27. OM SRI SAI ABHAYAPRADAAYA NAMAH.
Who bestows freedom from fear
28. OM SRI SAI RATNAAKARA VAMSODBHAVAAYA NAMAH.
The One Who is born in the dynasty of Ratnakar (gems of
men)
29. OM SRI SAI SHIRDI SAAYI ABHEDA
SAKTHYAAVATHAARAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the incarnation of power not different from that of
Shirdi
30. OM SRI SAI SAMKARAAYA NAMAH.
Who is Shankara (Shiva)
31. OM SRI SAI SHIRDI SAI MOORTHAYE NAMAH.
Who is the Incarnation of Shirdi Sai
32. OM SRI SAI DWAARAKAMAAYI VAASINE NAMAH.
Who is the Resident of Dwarakamayi
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33. OM SRI SAI CHITRAAVATHEE THATA PUTTAPARTHI
VIHAARINE NAMAH.
Who sports (His Leelas) in Puttaparthi on the banks of the
Chitravathi river
34. OM SRI SAI SAKTHI PRADAAYA NAMAH.
Who bestows strength
35. OM SRI SAI SARANAAGATHA THRAANAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the Savior of those who surrender
36. OM SRI SAI ANANDAAYA NAMAH.
Who is Bliss
37. OM SRI SAI AANANDA DAAYA NAMAH.
Who grants Bliss
38. OM SRI SAI AARTHA THRAANA PARAAYANAAYA
NAMAH.
Who is devoted solely to saving the afflicted (those in
distress)
39. OM SRI SAI ANAATHA NAATHAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the Guardian or Lord of the destitute
40. OM SRI SAI ASAHAAYA SAHAAYAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the Helper of the helpless
41. OM SRI SAI LOKA BAANDHAVAAYA NAMAH.
Who is a brother to the whole world
42. OM SRI SAI LOKARAKSHAA PARAAYANAAYA NAMAH.
Who is solely devoted to protecting the people
43. OM SRI SAI LOKANAATHAYA NAMAH
Who is the Lord of all worlds
44. OM SRI SAI DEENAJANA POSHANAAYA NAMAH.
Who nourishes and sustains the poor (those who are in a
miserable condition)
45. OM SRI SAI MOORTHI THRAYA SWAROOPAYA NAMAH.
Who is the Incarnation of the Holy Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu
and Maheshwara)
46. OM SRI SAI MUKTHI PRADAAYA NAMAH
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Who is the Giver of Liberation
47. OM SRI SAI KALUSHA VIDOORAAYA NAMAH.
Who removes wickedness
48. OM SRI SAI KARUNAAKARAAYA NAMAH.
Who is compassionate
49. OM SRI SAI SARVAADHAARAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the Support of all
50. OM SRI SAI HRUDAYAVASINE NAMAH
Who resides in the heart of everyone
51. OM SRI SAI PUNYA PHALA PRADAAYA NAMAH
Who is the Giver of the fruits of merit
52. OM SRI SAI SARVA PAAPAKSHAYA KARAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the Destroyer of all sins
53. OM SRI SAI SARVA ROGA NIVAARINE NAMAH.
Who removes all diseases
54. OM SRI SAI SARVA BAADHA HARAAYA NAMAH.
Who takes away all afflictions
55. OM SRI SAI ANANTHA NUTHA KARTHRUNE NAMAH
The One Who is the Creator and Who is praised endlessly
56. OM SRI SAI AADI PURUSHAAYA NAMAH.
Who is Primeval Purusha (the very First from the Lord)
57. OM SRI SAI AADI SAKTHAYE NAMAH.
Who is the Primal Energy
58. OM SRI SAI APAROOPA SAKTHINE NAMAH.
He Who has delightful and wonderful powers
59. OM SRI SAI AVYAKTHA ROOPINE NAMAH.
Who is the form of the Unmanifested (the Formless)
60. OM SRI SAI KAAMAKRODHA DHWAMSINE NAMAH.
Who destroys desire and anger
61. OM SRI SAI KANAKAAMBARA DHAARINE NAMAH.
Who wears a golden‐colored robe
62. OM SRI SAI ADBHUTHA CHARYAAYA NAMAH.
Whose activities are astonishing, unprecedented
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63. OM SRI SAI AAPADBAANDHAVAAYA NAMAH.
Who guides like a brother in calamity
64. OM SRI SAI PREMAATMANE NAMAH.
Who is Love Personified
65. OM SRI SAI PREMA MOORTHAYE NAMAH.
Who is the Embodiment of Love
66. OM SRI SAI PREMA PRADAAYA NAMAH.
Who grants Love
67. OM SRI SAI PRIYAAYA NAMAH.
Who is loved by all
68. OM SRI SAI BHAKTA PRIYAAYA NAMAH.
Who is dear to devotees
69. OM SRI SAI BHAKTHA MANDAARAAYA NAMAH
Who is the highest peak (Divine Mountain) to the Bhaktha
70. OM SRI SAI BHAKTHA JANA HRIDAYA VIHAARAAYA
NAMAH.
Who plays (happily) in the hearts of devotees
71. OM SRI SAI BHAKTHAJANA HRUDAYAALAYAAYA
NAMAH
Who dwells in the heart of the Bhaktha
72. OM SRI SAI BHAKTHA PARAADHEENAAYA NAMAH.
Who is at the command of the devotees
73. OM SRI SAI BHAKTHI JNANA PRADEEPAAYA NAMAH
who ignites the blazing lamp of Bhakthi and knowledge in us
74. OM SRI SAI BHAKTHI JNANA PRADAAYA NAMAH.
Who shows the path of Bhakthi which leads to Jnaana
(knowledge)
75. OM SRI SAI SUJNAANA MAARGADARSAKAAYA NAMAH
Who shows the path of attaining right knowledge
76. OM SRI SAI JNAANASWARUPAAYA NAMAH.
Who is Knowledge Personified
77. OM SRI SAI GITA BODHAKAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the Teacher of the Gita
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78. OM SRI SAI JNANA SIDDHIDAAYA NAMAH.
Who grants the achievement of wisdom
79. OM SRI SAI SUNDARARUPAAYA NAMAH.
Who has a charming Form
80. OM SRI SAI PUNYA PURUSHAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the embodiment of Purity (physical beauty,
sweetness of speech, compassion etc)
81. OM SRI SAI PHALAPRADAAYA NAMAH.
Who bestows the fruits of Karma
82. OM SRI SAI PURUSHOTHAMAAYA NAMAH
Who is the Supreme Person
83. OM SRI SAI PURAANA PURUSHAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the most ancient Supreme Person
84. OM SRI SAI ATHEETHAAYA NAMAH
Whose Glory transcends the three worlds
85. OM SRI SAI KAALAATHEETHAAYA NAMAH.
Who is beyond the limits of time
86. OM SRI SAI SIDDHIROOPAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the Embodiment of all accomplishments
87. OM SRI SAI SIDDHA SANKALPAAYA NAMAH.
Whose Will is immediately effective
88. OM SRI SAI AAROGYA PRADAAYA NAMAH.
Who grants good health
89. OM SRI SAI ANNAVASTRADAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the sustainer of all beings (He gives food and clothing)
90. OM SRI SAI SAMSAARA DUKHASHAYAKARAAYA
NAMAH.
Who destroys the suffering of the mundane existence
91. OM SRI SAI SARVAABHEESTA PRADAAYA NAMAH.
Who grants desirable objects to all
92. OM SRI SAI KALYAANAGUNAAYA NAMAH
Whose virtues are beneficial
93. OM SRI SAI KARMADHWAMSINE NAMAH
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Who destroys the (binding force of) Karma
94. OM SRI SAI SAADHU MAANASA SOBHITHAAYA NAMAH.
Who is an ornament to righteous minds
95. OM SRI SAI SARVAMATHA SAMMATHAAYA NAMAH
Who accepts all religions
96. OM SRI SAI SAADHUMAANASA PARISODHAKAAYA
NAMAH.
Who is the Cleanser of the mind of the aspirant
97. OM SRI SAI SADHAKAANUGRAHA VATA VRIKSHA
PRATHISTHAAPAKAAYA NAMAH.
Who has established the banyan tree as a favor to the
Sadhaka
98. OM SRI SAI SAKALA SAMSAYA HARAAYA NAMAH
Who destroys all doubts
99. OM SRI SAI SAKALATHATHWA BODHAKAAYA NAMAH.
Who teaches the essence of all knowledge
100. OM SRI SAI YOGISWARAAYA NAMAH
Who is the Lord of all Yogis
101. OM SRI SAI YOGINDRA VANDITHAAYA NAMAH.
Who is revered by all the Masters of Yoga
102. OM SRI SAI SARVA MANGALA KAARAAYA NAMAH.
Who is the Granter of all auspiciousness and prosperity
103. OM SRI SAI SARVA SIDDHI PRADAAYA NAMAH.
Who grants all accomplishments and skills
104. OM SRI SAI AAPANNIVARINE NAMAH.
Who removes all calamities
105. OM SRI SAI AARTHIHARAAYA NAMAH.
Who takes away bodily and mental pains
106. OM SRI SAI SAANTHA MOORTHAYE NAMAH.
Who is the Personification of Peace
107. OM SRI SAI SULABHA PRASANNAAYA NAMAH.
Who is easy to please
108. OM SRI SAI BHAGAVAN SRI SATHYA SAI BAABAAYA
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NAMAH.
Let us bow down to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba (the True
Divine Mother and Father of us all) .
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Aarathi
Om raajaadi raajaaya prasahya saahinae
Namovayam vais(h)ravanaaya kurmahae
Sa mae kaamaan kaama kaamaaya mahyam
Kaames(h)varo vais(h)ravano dadaathu
Kubaeraaya vais(h)ravanaaya mahaaraajaaya namah

VIBHUTI MANTRA
Paramam Pavithram Baba Vibhuthim
Paramam Vichithram Leela Vibhuthim
Paramaartha Ishtaartha Moksha Pradhaanam
Baba Vibhuthim Idham Asrayami
Meaning:
I take refuge in the supremely sacred Vibuthi of Lord Baba,
the wonderful Vibuthi, which bestows salvation, the sacred
state which I desire to attain.

Sree Ganapathi Atharva Seersham

Mathru devo bhava,pitha devo bhava:
Hello ALL
This is a sooktham about Ganapathi that occurs in the
Atharvana Veda.Ganesh Atharvashirsha Avartan is performed
on "Sankashti Chaturthi.Chaturthi coinciding with Tuesday is
known as "Angariki". Atharvashirsha avartan carries a great
significance on Sankashti.
It is believed that Lord Ganesh removes sorrows & brings
happiness in life by worshiping Lord Ganesh & performing
Atharvashirsha Avartan.
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Most effective Avartan is Sahastravartan (1000 times),
however, 108 or 21 Avartan are also very common &
beneficial.
Note: During avartan if possible perform abhisheka to
Ganesh Murti. After abhisheka, perform shodashopachar
pooja of Lord Ganesh.
 If you perform avartan in the morning, take the
fasting food like sabudana (tapioca) khichadi, fruits,
milk/coffee/tea etc...
 If you perform avartan in the night, ensure avartan is
complete by the moonrise time. Take regular food
after offering Nevaidya to Lord Ganesh.
Shri Ganapati Atharvashirsha was written by Atharva Rishi
who had Ganpati Darshan.

Om Namste Ganpataye, Tvameva Pratyaksham Tatvamasi
Tvamev Kevalam Kartasi, Tvamev Kevalam Dhartasi
Tvamev Kevlam Hartasi, Tvamev Sarvam Khalvidam
Bramhasi
Tvam Sakshadatmasi Nityam || 1 ||
Rritam Vachmi
Satyam Vachmi || 2 ||
Ava tvam Mam, Ava Vaktaram
Ava Shrotaram, Ava Dataram
Ava Dhataram, Avanuchanamv Shishyam
Ava Paschatat, Ava Purastat
Avo Uttaratat, Ava Dakshinatat
Ava chordhvatat, Ava Dharatat
Sarvatomam Pahi Pahi Samantat || 3 ||
Tvam Vangmayastvam Chinmaya
Tvam Anandmayastvam Bramhamaya
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Tvam Sachitananda Dvitiyosi
Tvam Pratyaksham Bramhasi
Tvam Jnanmayo Vijnanamayo Asi || 4 ||
Sarvam Jagadidam Tatvo Jayate
Sarvam Jagadidam Tvat Sti Shastati
Sarvam Jagadidam Tvay Layamesyati
Sarvam Jagadidam Tvayi Pratyeti
Tvam Bhumi Rapo Nalo Nilo Nabha
Tvam Chatvarim Vak Padaini || 5 ||
Tvam Guna Traya Atitaha, Tvam Deha Treya Atitaha
Tvam Kala Treya Atitaha, Tvam Avastreya Atitaha
Tvam Muladhar Stiti Yosi Nityam , Tvam Shakti Treya
Atmakaha
Tvam Yogino Dhayayanti Nityam
Tvam Bramhastvan, Vishnustvam, Rudrastvam, Indrastvam
Agnistvam, Vayustvam, Suryastvam, Chndramastvam,
Bramha Bhur Bhuva Svorom || 6 ||
Ganadim Purvamuccharaya Varnadim Tada Nantaram
Anusvara Paratarah, Ardhendu Lasitam
Taren Hridam, Etatva Manu Svarupam
Gakarah Purva Rupam, Akaro Madhyam Rupam
Anu Svaraschantya Rupam, Bindu Ruta Rupam
Nadah Sandhanam, Sagm Hitaa Sandihi
Sesha Ganeshvidhya , Ganal Rishi; Nichrud Gayatri chandah
Ganpatir devata, Om 'GUNG' Ganpataye Namah || 7 ||
Ek Dantaya Vid Mahe vakra Tundaya Dhimahi
Tanno danti Prachodayat || 8 ||

Ek Dantam Chatur Hastam Pashmam Kusha Dharinam
Radamch Vardam Hastair Bhi Bhranum Mushaka Dhvajam
Raktam Lambodaram Shoorpakarnkam Rakta Vasasamam
Raktam Gandhanu Liptangam Rakta Pushpaihi saupujitam
Bhaktanu Kampinam Devam Jagat Karnam Achutam
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Avir Bhutam Cha Shrasta Yadao, Prakruthe Purushat Param
Evam Dhayayati Yo Nityam, Sa Yogi Yoginam Varah || 9 ||
Namo Vrat Pataye, Namo Ganapataye
Namo Pramatha patye, Namste Stu Lambodaraya
Ekdantaya, Vighna Nashine Shiv Sutaya, Sri Varad Murtiye
Namo Namah || 10 ||

Gayathri Slokas

Below are some of the gayathri mantras for different god and
goddess. These slokas one can anytime when time permits.
Thought it will be helpful to u all.If anybody can add further
gayathri's pls do the needful so that it will be very useful to
rest all..

Gayathri Mantras:

Aum bhur‐bhuvah‐swah tat savitur varenyam
bhargo devasya dheemahi dhiyo yo nah Prachodayat.

Ganesha:
Ekadantaya Vidmahe Vakratundaya Dheemahi Tanno Danti
Prachodayat.

Lord Shiva Gayathtri
Om Tat Purushaya Vidhmahe
Mahadevaya Dheemahe
Tanno Rudra Prachodayaath

Guru Mantra:
Gurur Bramha Gurur Vishnu
Gurur Devo Maheswaraha
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Guru Shakshath Para Bramha
Thasmaisri Gurave Namaha

Gurave Sarvalokanam
Bhishaje Bhavaroginam
Nithye Sarvadhiyanaam
Dhakshina Moorthaye Namahah!

Bairava Mantra:
Om Swanathvajaya Vidhmahe Soola Hasthaya Dheemahe
Tanno Bhairava Prachodayaath!

Durgai Mantra:
Om Kathyayanaya Vidhmahe
Kanya Kumari Dheemahe
Tanno Durgya Prachodayaath !

Murugan Mantra:
Om Dut Purushaya Vidhmahe
Maha Senaya Dheemahe
Tanno Shanmuga Prachodayaath!

Vishnu Mantra:
Om Narayanaya Vidhmahe
Vasudevaya Dheemahe
Tanno Vishnu Prachodayaath!

Rama Matra:
Om Daserathayae Vidhmahe
Sita Vallabhaya Dheemahe
Tanno Rama Prachodayaath !

Krishna Mantra:
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Om Dhamodharayae Vidhmahe
Rukmani Vallabhaye Dheemahe
Tanno Krishna Prachodayaath !

Venkatesa Mantra:
Nirnajanayae Vidmahe
Nirapasayae Dheemahe
Tanno Srinivasa Prachodayaad!

Sudarsana Mantra:
Om Sudharshanaya Vidmahey
Maha Jwalaya Dheemahe
Tanno Chakra Prachodayaat !

Mahalakshmi Mantra:
Om Mahadevyaicha Vidhmahe
Vishnu Pathniyaicha Dheemahe
Tanno lakshmi Prachodayaath!

Saraswathi Mantra:
Om Vakdeviyaicha Vidhmahe
Virinji Pathniyaicha Dheemahe
Tanno vani Prachodayaath !

Dhan Vantri Mantra:
Om Namo Bhagavate
Maha Sudharshana
Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye;
Amrutha Kalasa Hasthaaya
Sarva Bhaya Vinasaya
Sarva Roka Nivaranaya
Thri Lokya Pathaye
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Thri Lokya Nithaye
Sri Maha Vishnu Swarupa

Dakshinamurthi Shlokas

maunavyaakhyaa prakatitha parabrahma thathvam
yuvaanam
varshishtaanthae vasadrishigaNair aavrutham
brahmanishtai:
AachaaryEndram karakalitha chinmudram aanandaroopam
svaathmaaraamam muditha vadanam dakshinaamoorthi
meedae

vatavitapi sameepae bhoomobhOgae nishaNNam
sakalamuni janaanaam jnaanadaathaaramaaraath
thribhuvanagurumees(H)am dakshinaamoorthi daevam
jananamaraNa dukhachaedadaksham namaami

chithram vata tharOr moolae vriddhaas(h) s(h)ishyaa
gururyuvaa
gurOsthu maunam vyaakhyaanam s(h)ishyaasthu chinna
sams(h)ayaa

nidayae sarvavidyaanaam bhishajae bhavarOgiNaam
guravae sarvalOkaanaam dakshinaamoorthiyae nama:

Om nama: praNavaarthaaya s(H)uth(3)tha(4)jnaaika
moorthayae
nirmalaaya prasaa(H)nthaaya dakshinaamoorthiyae nama:

The following is a special Medha Dakshinamurthy shloka
which can be chanted many times a day, especially for
improvement in studies:
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Om namO bhagavathae dakshinamoorthayae mahyam
maedhaam prajnaam s(h)riyam prayachcha svaahaa

Mantras for Nine Planets

Mantras and remedies for the nine planets

There several mantras and remedies for the planets
prescribed in the various scriptures. We are giving bellow the
most effective ones in our experience.
Surya
For Surya or Sun related troubles and during the dasa or
antardasa of sun:
1.Worship the ruling deity Lord Shiva2. Recite Aditya Hridaya
stotra daily or Gayatri Mantra daily.
3. Japa of Sun's moola mantra: "Om hram hreem hroum sah
suryaya namah", 6000 times in 40 days.
4. Recite the soorya stotra:
Java kusuma sankasam kashyapeyam mahadutim
Tamorim Sarva paapghnam pranatosmi Divakaram
5. Charity: Donate wheat, or sugar candy on sunday.
6. Fasting day: Sundays.
7. Pooja: Rudrabhishek.
8. Rudraksha: Wear Ekamukhi or 12 mukhi Rudraksha

Chandra
For Chandra or Moon related problems and during the dasa
or antardasa of Moon:
1. Worship the ruling deity Gouri.
2. Recite Annapoorna stotram.
3. Japa of Moon's moola mantra: Om shram sreem shraum
sah chandraya namah, 10000 times in 40 days.
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4. Recite the Chandra stotra:
Dadhi Shankha tushaarabham ksheero darnava sambhavam
Namaami shashinam somam shambhor mukuta bhushanam
5. Charity: Donate cow's milk or rice on Monday.
6. Fasting: On Mondays.
7. Pooja: Devi pooja.
8. Rudraksha: Wear 2 mukhi Rudraksha.

Mangala
For Mangala or Mars related problems and during the dasa
or antardasa of Mars:
1. Worship the ruling deities Kartikeya and Shiva.
The Kartikeya mantra is "Om Saravanabhavaya Namah"
The Shiva mantra is "Om Namah Shivaya"
2. Recite Kartikeya or Shiva stotra.
3. Japa of the Mars mantra: Om kram kreem kroum sah
bhaumaya namah, 7000 times in 40 days.
4. Recite the Mangala stotra:
Dharani garbha sambhutam vidyut kanti samaprabham
Kumaram shakti hastam tam mangalam pranamamyaham.
5. Charity: Donate Masoor dal( red lentils) on tuesday. 6.
Fasting: On Tuesdays.
7. Pooja: Kartikeya pooja or Rudrabhishekha.
8. Rudraksha: Wear a 3 mukhi Rudraksha.

Mars is also the remover of debts and the giver of wealth.
The following is a highly recommended stotra of Mars for this
purpose.
Angarakoyamaschaiva sarvarogaapahaarakah
Nrishtekargaacha hartaacha sarvadevascha poojitah.
Lohito Lohitaakshascha samagaana Kripaakarah
Dharmatmajah Kujobhoumou bhumido bhuminam
Rakta maalyambaradharam shulashakti gadaadharah
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Charbhujo yeshagato varadamcha dharaasutah Mangalo
bhumiputrascha runahartaa dhanapradah
Sthiraasano mahaakaayo sarvakaama phalapradam

Budha
For Budha or Mercury related problems and during his dasa
and antardasa:
1. Worship Lord Vishnu.
2. Recite Vishnu sahasranama stotra.
3. Japa of the Budha beeja mantra: Om bram breem broum
sah budhaya namah, 17000 times in 40 days.
4.Recite the Budha stotra:
Priyangu Kalika Shyaamam Roopena Pratimam Budham
Soumyam Soumya gunopetam tam Budham
Pranamamyaham.
5. Charity: Donate Udad dal on Wednesday.
6. Fasting: On Wednesdays.
7. Pooja: Vishnu pooja.
8. Wear a 10 mukhi Rudraksha.

Guru
For Guru or Jupiter related problems and during the dasa or
antardasa of Guru:
1. Worship Lord Shiva.
2. Recite Shri Rudram.
3. Japa of the Guru beeja mantra: Om jhram jhreem jroum
sah gurave namah, 16000 times in 40 days.
4. Recite the Guru stotra:
Devanam cha rishinam cha Gurum kaanchan
SannibhaamBuddhi bhutam Trilokesham tam namaami
Brihaspatim.
5. Donate: Saffron or turmeric or sugar on Thursdayon.
6. Fasting: On Thrusdays.
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7. Pooja: Rudrabhishekam.
8. Wear a 5 mukhi rudraksha.

Shukra
For Shukra or Venus related problems and during the dasa or
antardasa of Venus:
1. Worship Devi.
2. Recite Shree Sooktam or Devi stuti or Durga chalisa.
3. Japa of Shukra beeja mantra: Om dram dreem droum sah
shukraya namah, 20000 times in 40 days.
4. Recite the Shukra stotra:
Hima kunda mrinalaabham daityanam paramam gurumSarv
shastra pravaktaram bhargavem pranamamyaham
5. Donate clothes or dairy cream or curd to a lady on Friday.
6. Fasting: On Fridays.
7. Pooja: Devi pooja.

Shani
For Shani or Saturn related problems and during the dasa or
antardasa of Shani:
1. Worship Lord Hanuman.
2. Recite Hanuman chalisa or any other Hanuman stotra.
3. Japa of Shani mantra: Om pram preem proum sah
shanaischaraya namah, 19000 times in 40 days.
4. Recite the Shani stotra:
Nelanjan samabhasam ravi putram yamagrajamChaaya
martand sambhutam tam namami shanaischaram
5. Donate a buffalo or black til (sesame seeds) on Saturday. 6.
Fasting on Saturdays.
7. Pooja: Hanuman pooja
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For all Saturn related troubles Dasharatha Shani stotra of is
an excellent remedy.

Rahu
For Rahu related problems and during the dasa or antardasa
of Rahu:
1. Worship Bhairava or lord Shiva.
2. Recite the Kalabhairav asthakam.
3. Japa of the rahu beeja mantra: Om bhram bhreem
bhroum sah rahave namah, 18000 times in 40 days.
4. Recite the Rahu stotra:
Ardha Kaayam maha veryam chandraditya vimardhanam
Simhika garbha sambhutam tam rahum pranamamyaham.
5. Donate: Udad dal or coconut on Saturday.
6. Fasting on Saturdays.
7. Pooja: Bhairav or Shiva or Chandi pooja.
8. Wear An 8 mukhi Rudraksha.
9. One of the best remedies for rahu is reciting the first
chapter of Durga Saptasati.

Ketu
For Ketu related problems and during the dasa or antardasa
of Ketu:
1. Worship Lord Ganesha.
2. Recite Ganesha Dwadasanama Stotra.
3. Japa of the Ketu beeja mantra: Om shram shreem shroum
sah ketave namah, 7000 times in 40 days.
4. Recite the Ketu stotra:
Palasha pushpa sankaasham taraka graha mastakam
Roudram roudratmakam ghoram tam ketum
Pranamamyaham.
5. Donate: A black cow or black mustard seeds on thursday.
6. Fasting: On Thursdays.
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7. Pooja: Ganesh pooja.
8. Wear a 9 mukhi rudraksha.
9. A very good remedy for Ketu is the reciting of Shiva
Panchakshari Stotra.

Gayatri Mantra of planets:
Sun: Om Bhaskaraya Vidmahe Mahadyutikaraya Dhimahi
Tanno Aditya Prachodayat
Moon: Om Ksheeraputraya Vidmahe Amruta‐tatvaya
Dhimahi Tanno Chandra Prachodayat
Mars: Om Angarakaya Vidmahe Sakti Hastaya Dhimahi
Tanno Bhaumah Prachodayat
Saturn: Om Neelanjanaya Vidmahe Chhayamartandaya
Dhimahi Tanno Shani Prachodayat

Planetary remedies from Valmiki Ramayana:
The reciting of various chapters of Valmiki Ramayana is
prescribed in many scriptures as a remedy for many
things.Uma Samhita prescribes reading once a day some
canto to the other from Valmiki Ramayana for each
Mahadasa. They are:
Ravi: Bala kanda, 73rd chapter
Chandra: Sundara kanda, 5th chapter
Kuja: Bala kanda 36th and 37th chapter
Rahu: Yuddha kanda, 75th chapter
Guru: Sundra kanda, 11th chapter
Shani: Bala kanda, 30th chapter
Budha: Sundara kanda, 35th chapter
Ketu: Ayodhya kanda, 50th chapter
Shukra: Sundara kanda, 36th chapter
Apart from that reciting of the following chapters from
Valmiki Ramayana
Jain Navagraha Mantra (Navakara Mantra):Om Namo
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Arahanthaanam ‐ For Moon and Venus
Om Namo Siddhaanam ‐ For Sun and MarsOm Namo
Aayariyaanam
Om Namo Uvajhaayaanam ‐ For Mercury and Jupiter Om
Namo Loye Savva‐saahoonam ‐ For Saturn, Rahu and Ketu

A Powerful sloka for Healing
This is a very powerful sloka you can resort to for healing,
both mental and physical.
Om Apadaam Apahartaaram Dhataaram Sarvasampadaam
Lokabhiraamam SreeRamam Bhuyo Bhuyo Namaamyaham

For curing physical diseases, in addition to the regular
medication, you can also chant the below verses.

Achyuthaananda Govinda Namochaarana bheshajaath
Nashyanthi Sakalaa Rogaah Sathyam Sathyam
Vadaamyaham

Achyuthaananda Govinda Vishno Naarayanaamrutha
Rogaan me naashayaasheshaan aashu Dhanwantare Hare

Achyuthaananda Govinda Sachchidaananda Saashwathah
Machchetho ramathaan nithyam twachchaaru
charanaambhuje

Hare Raama Hare Raama Raama Raama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

LakshmiNarasimha RunaHara Stotram
I have seen that regular chanting of LakshmiNarasimha
RunaHara Stotram is very effective for elimination and
clearance of debts. This sloka is so powerful that even if a
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person is fated to suffer from debts, chanting this sloka will
remove or atleast diminish the evil effects of debt.

You can add the strength of this slokam by chanting
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam or ashtottaram(any Mahalakshmi
stotram) before or after this.

Put your faith in Lakshmi Narasimhan, He will wipe all debts
and tears.

To be freed from debts
It is customary to pray to pray to Lord Lakshmi Nr(u)simha, to
give one relief from debts.

1 ‐ Daevathaa kaarya siddhyartham sabhaasthambha
samudbhavam
S(h)ree nr(u)simham mahaaveeram namaami
rhuNamukthayae
Lakshmiyaalingitha vaamaangam bhakthaanaam
varadaayakam
S(h)ree nr(u)simham mahaaveeram namaami
rhuNamukthayae

2 – Simhamukhae roudraroopiNyaam
Abhayahasthaangithae karuNaamoorthae
Sarvavyaapitham loka rakshakaam
Paapavimochana durithanivaaraNam
Lakshmee kataaksha sarvaabheeshtam
Anaekam daehi lakshmi nr(u)simhaa

An Angaraka stotram for debt relief:

MangaLo bhoomiputhrascha rhuNaharthaa dhanapradah
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Sthiraasano mahaakaayah sarvakaama phalapradah
Angaaraka mahaabhaaga bhagavan bhakthavathsala
Thvaam namaami mamaas(h)aesham rhuNamaas(h)u
vimochaya

RhuNahara Ganes(h)a Sthothram
This is specially chanted for relief from debts and all
obstacles. It is customary to chant this once daily for
minimum one year for good results.

SindooravarNam dvibhujam ganaes(h)am lambOdaram
padmadalae nivishtam
Brahmaadi daevai: parisaevyamaanam siddhairyutham tham
praNamaami daevam

1 ‐ Srushtyaadau brahmaNaa samyak poojitha:
phalasiddhayae
Sadaiva paarvatheeputhra: rhuNa naas(h)am karOthu mae

2 ‐ Thripurasya vadhaathpoorvam s(h)ambhunaa
samyagarchitha:

3 ‐ HiraNyakas(h)ip vaadeenaam vadhaarthae vishNunaa
(a)rchchitha:

4 ‐ Mahishasya vadhae daevyaa gaNanaatha: prapoojitha:

5 ‐ Thaarakasya vadhaathpoorvam kumaaraeNa
prapoojitha:
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6 ‐ BhaaskaraeNa gaNeshO hi poojithas(h)cha svasiddhayae
Sadaiva paarvatheeputhra:rhuNa naas(h)am karOthu mae

7 ‐ S(h)as(h)inaa kaanthi vrudhyartham poojithO
gaNanaayaka:
Sadaiva paarvatheeputhra: rhuNa naas(h)am karOthu

8 ‐ Paalanaaya cha thapasaam vis(h)waamithraeNa
poojitha:
Sadaiva paarvatheeputhra:rhuNa naas(h)am karOthu mae

Idam thvruNaharam sthOthram thIvra daaridrya
naas(h)anam
Aekavaaram pataennithyam varshamaekam samaahitha:
Daaridryam daaruNam thyakthvaa kubaera samathaam
vrajath

Sloka for Vijayadashmi

Om
Om sri gurubhyo namah
Om sri maha ganapathaye namah
Om sri maha Lakshmyai namah
Om sri maha saraswathyai namah

Om
Vagardhaviva samprupthou
Vagardha prathi patthaye
JagathahPitharou vande
Parvathee parameswarou

Ayur dehi dhanam dehi vidyam dehi maheswari
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Abheeshtam akhilam dehi dehime parameswaree

Sarswathy namasthubhyam varade kamaroopini
Vidyarambham karishyami Sidhirbhavathu me’ sada

To maintain our perspective, to exercise self
control & to develop Bhakthi
Om namo vis(h)va roopaaya vis(h)va siddhayantha
haethavae
Vis(h)ves(h)varaaya vis(h)vaaya govindaaya namo namah
Namo vijnaana roopaaya paramaananda roopinae
Krishnaaya gopinaathaaya govindaaya namo namah

Specific shlokas from Vishnu Sahasranamam 1

These are any time shlokas & can be chanted as many times
as time permits

To attain imperishable wealth
46‐Artho(a)nartho mahaakos(h)o
Mahaabhogo mahaadhana:

To ward of danger
89‐Amoorthiranagho(a)chinthyo
Bhayakr(u)dbhayanaas(h)anah

For higher positions in job
42‐Vyavasaayo vyavasthaanah
Samsthaanah sthaanado dhr(u)vah

For emotional upliftment
18‐Atheendr(i)yo mahaamaayo
Mahothsaaho mahaabalah
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For karya siddhi
27‐Siddhaarthassiddha sankalpah
Siddhidhah siddhisaadhanah

To get married
32‐Kaamahaa kaamakr(u)thkaanthah
kaamah kaamah pradaprabhuh
To eradicate eye problems
24‐Sahasra moordhaa vis(h)vaatmaa
Sahasraakshah sahasrapaath

To defeat enemies
88‐Sulabhah suvrathah siddhah
S(h)athrujicchathru thaapanah

To get comforts
56‐Aanandonandanao nandah
sathyadharmaa thrivikramah

To get over tough times:
67‐Bhooshayo bhooshano bhoothir
Vis(h)okah s(h)okanaas(h)anah

To prevent bad dreams:
99‐Uththaarano dushkrithihaa
Punyo duhsvapna naas(h)anah

Successful journeys in train, bus, plane, life‐
OM YOGAVIDAM NETRE NAMAHA
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Specific shlokas from Vishnu sahasranamam 2

For good sense to prevail:
48‐Sarvadars(h)ee vimukthaathmaa
Sarvajno jnaanamuththamam

For eradication of papams:
106‐Daevakee nandana sr(a)shtaa
Kshithees(h) paapanaas(h)anah

For others to acclaim us:
26‐sathkarthaa sathkr(u)thah saadhuh
Janhurnaaraayano narah

For auspiciousness:
96‐Svasthidah svasthikr(u)th svasthi
Svasthibhuksvasthi dakshinah

To conquer the fear of death:
44‐Vaikunta purushah praanah
Praanadah pranava prathuh

To attain moksha:
75‐Sadgathih sathkr(u)thih saththaa
Sadbhoothih sathparaayanah

To be freed from stomach pain:
16‐Braajishnur bhojanam bhokthaa
Sahishnur jagadaadithah

To excel in studies:
14‐Vaedo vaeda vidavyango
Vaedaango vaedavithkavih
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To be free from disease:
73‐Poornah poorayithaa punyah
Punyakeerthiranaamayah

To develop intuition:
19‐Mahaabuddhir mahaaveeryo
Mahaas(h)akthir mahaa dhyuthih

For general welfare:
64‐Anivarthee nivr(u)thaathmaa
Samkshaepthaa kshaema kr(u)chchivah

To get rid of anger, competitive spirit, greed & bad thoughts:
‐ slokam 16 in phala sruthi:
Na krodho na cha maathsaryam na lobho naas(h)ubhaa
mathih
Bhavanthi kr(u)tha punyaanaam bhakthaanaam
purushoththamae

Special shloka to beget children.

This shloka can be chanted any number of times daily and is
said to be very effective.

S(h)ubhaayai daevasaenaayai
S(h)ashtyai daevyai namo namah
Varadaayai puthradaayai
Danadaayai namo namah.

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Navagraha Special Shlokam

First I am giving a 4 liner. Following that is a rare special
shlokam.

Aadhaarae prathamae sahasra kiranam thaaraadhipam
svaas(h)rayae
Maahaeyam manipoorakam hr(u)dibujam kaNtaecha
vaachaspathih
Bhroomadyae bhr(u)gunandanam dinamanaer puthram
thrikootasthalae
Naadee mamah su raahu kaethu gulikaan
smaraamyaeshvaham

1‐ Outer line ‐ First Avaranam ‐ thrylokyamohana chakram ‐
Vis(h)uddhi chakra ( throat )‐ Guru ‐ Pushparaga ( yellow
saphire,Topaz) ‐ dakini devi
Pushya rathnaadhipathi br(u)haspathi graha preethyarthae
Thrylokyamohana chakrae dam daakinee devi poojayaami
namah

2‐ Second Avaranam ‐ Sarvaas(h)aapoorakachakram ‐
Anahatha chakra ( heart )‐ Angaraka ‐ Pravala ( red Coral) ‐
rakini devi
Pravalaarathinaadhipathi angaaraka graha preethyarthae
Sarvaas(h)aa pooraka chakrae ram raakinee devi poojayami
namah

3‐ Third Avaranam ‐ Sarvasamkshobana chakram ‐
Manipooraka chakra ( solar plexus ) ‐ Shukra ‐ Vajra (
diamond) ‐ lakini devi
Vajra rathnaadhipathi s(h)ukra graha preethyarthae
sarva samkshobana chakrae lam laakinee devi poojayaami
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namah

4‐ Fourth Avaranam ‐ Sarvasoubhagyadhayaka chakram ‐
Mooladhara chakra ( Root chakra ) ‐ Chandra ‐ Muktha (
pearl) ‐ sakini devi
Mukthaa rathnaadhipathi chandragraha preethyarthae
Sarvasoubhaagya daayaka chakrae sam saakinee devi
poojayaami namah

5‐ Fifth Avaranam ‐ Sarvarthasadaka chakram ‐ Ajna chakra (
between the eyebrows) ‐ saniswaran ‐ neela ( blue saphire) ‐
hakini devi
Indraneelyaadipathae s(h)anees(h)vara graha
preethyarthae
Sarvaartha saadakachakrae ham haakinee devi poojayaami
namah

6‐Sixth Avaranam ‐ Sarvarakshaakra chakram ‐
Svaadhishtaana chakra ( stomach) ‐ Surya ‐ Manikyam ( Ruby)
‐ kakini devi
Maanikya rathnaadhipathi soorya graha preethyarthae
Sarvarakshaakara chakrae kam kaakini devi poojayaami

7‐ Seventh Avaranam ‐ Sarvarogahara chakram ‐ budha ‐
marakatha ( emerald, panna) ‐ shakini devi
Marakatharathnaadhipathi budhagraha preethyarthae
Sarvarogaharachakrae s(h)am s(h)aakinee devi poojayaami
namah

8‐ Eigth Avaranam ‐ sarvasiddhiprada chakram ‐ kethu ‐
sahasrara chakra (top of the head ) ‐ Vaidoorya (cat's eye) ‐
yakini devi
Vaidoorya rathnaadhipathi kethugraha preethyarthae
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Sarvasiddhiprada chakrae yam yaakinee devi poojayaami
namah

9‐ Ninth Avaranam ‐ Sarvanandamaya chakram ‐ rahu ‐
Gomedhaka (hessonite )
‐ dakini devi
Gomedhaka rathnaadhipathi raahugraha preethyarthae
Sarvaanandamayachakrae pam patapaanala daakinee devi
poojayaami

Soundaryalahari – Part1
Here I will give the introductory shlokas to be chanted before
starting the Soundaryalahari Chanting.

Om s(h)ree Gurubhyom namah
Om s(h)ree Mahaganapathayae namah

Asya s(h)ree soundaryalaharee stothra mahaa manthrasya
Govinda rh(u)shih
Anushtup chandah
S(h)ree Lalithaa mahaa thripurasundaree daevathaa
S(h)iva s(h)akthyaa ithi bheejam
Sudhaa sindhormadhyae ithi s(h)akthih
Japojalpah shilpam ithi keelakam
Dhyaanam:

Louhithya nirjitha japakusumaanu raagaam
Paas(h)ankus(h)o dhanurishoomapi dhaarayantheem
Thaamraayathaamarunamaalya vis(h)esha bhooshaam
Thaamboola pooritha mukheem thripuraam namaami

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Soundaryalahari Part 2

After chanting Part 1, start chanting this:

1‐
S(h)ivah s(h)akthyaa yuktho yadi bhavathi s(h)akthah
prabhavithum
Na chae daevam daevo na khalu kus(h)alah spandithu mapi
Athasthvaamaaraadhyaam harihara virinchaadabhi rapi
Prananthum sthothum vaa kathamakr(u)thapunyah
prabhavathi

22‐
Bhavaani thvam daasae mayi vithara dhr(u)shtim
sakarunaam
Ithi sthothum vaanchan kathayathi bhavaani thvamithi yah
Thadaiva thvam thasmai dis(h)asi nijasaayujyapadaveem
Mukunda brahmaendra sputa makuta neeraajithapadaam

27‐
Japojalpah s(h)ilpam sakalamapi mudraavirachanaa
Gathih praadakshinyakramanam
as(h)anaadhyaahuthividhih
Pranaamah samvaes(h)ah sukhamakhilam aathmaarpana
dhr(u)s(h)aa
Saparyaaparyaayasthava bhavathu yanmae vilasitham

32‐
S(h)ivah s(h)akthih kaamah kshithi ratha raviss(h)eetha
kiranah
Smaro hamsas(h)s(h)akra thadanu cha paraamaaraharayah
Amee hr(u)llaekhaabhih thisr(u)bhih avasaanaeshu
ghatithaah
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Bhajanthae varnaasthae thava janani naamaavayavathaam

33‐
Smaram yonim lakshmeem thrithayamidamaadou thava
manoh
Nidhaayaikae nithyae niravadhimahaabhogarasikaah
Bhajanthi tvaam
chinthaamanigunanibhaddhaakshavalayaah
S(h)ivaagnou juhvanthah surabhigr(u)tha
dhaaraahuthis(h)athaih

Soundaryalahari part 3

After chanting soundaryalahari ‐ part 1 & part 2, the
following 4 may be chanted:

36 –
Thavaajnaachakrastham thapanas(h)as(h)I
kotidhyuthitharam
Param s(h)ambhum vandae parimilitha paars(h)vam
parachithaah
Yamaaraadhyan bhakthyaa ravis(h)as(h)I s(h)ucheenaam
avishayae
Niraalokae (a)lokae nivasathi hi bhaalokabhuvanae

57 –
Dhr(u)s(h)aa draageeyasyaa daradalitha neelothpalaruchaa
Daveeyaamsam deenam snapaya kr(u)payaa maamapi
s(h)ivae
Anaenaayam dhanyo bhavathi na cha thae haaniriyathaa
Vanae vaa harmyae vaa damakaranipaatho himakarah

60 –
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Sarasvathyaah sooktheeh amr(u)thalaharee
kous(h)alaharee
Pibanthyaah s(h)arvaani s(h)ravanachulukaabhyaam
aviralam
Chamathkaara s(h)laaghaachalithas(h)irasah kundalagano

Jhanathkaaraisthaaraih prathivachanamaachashta iva thae

100 –
Praddepajvaalaabheerdivasakarneeraajanavidhih
Sudhaasoothaes(h)chandropalajalalavairarghya rachanaa
Svakeeyairambhobhih salilanidhisouhithyakaranam
Tvadeeyaabhirvaagbhisthava janani vaachaam sthuthiriyam

Besides the 9 shlokas given for daily chanting, the following
may be chanted on sundays specially.
2 ‐
Thaneeyaamsam paamsum thava
charanapankaeruhabhavam
Virinchih sanchinvan virachayathi lokaanavikalam
Vahathyaenam s(h)ourih kathamapi sahasraena s(h)irasaam
Harah samkshudhyainam bjajathi bhasithoddhoolana
vidhim

4 ‐
Thvadanyah paanibhyaam abhayavarado daivathaganah
Thvamaekaa naivaasi prakatithavaraabheethyabhinayaa
Bhayaath thraathum daathum phalamapi cha
vaanchaasamadhikam
S(h)aranyae lokaanaam thava hi charanaavaeva nipunou

61 ‐
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Asou naasaavams(h)ah thuhinagirivams(h)a dhvajapati
Thvadeeyo naedeeyah phalathu phalam
asmaakamuchitham
Vahanthyantharmukthaah s(h)is(h)irakaranis(h)vaasa
galitham
Samr(u)ddhyaa yaththaasaam bahirapi sa
mukthaamanidharah


The following are the special shlokas for monday:
1 ‐
S(h)ivah s(h)akthyaa yuktho yadi bhavathi s(h)akthah
prabhavithum
Na chae daevam daevo na khalu kus(h)alah spandithu mapi
Athasthvaamaaraadhyaam harihara virinchaadabhi rapi
Prananthum sthothum vaa kathamakr(u)thapunyah
prabhavathi

44‐
Thanothu kshemam nasthava vadana soundaryalaharee
Pareevaarah srothah saraniriva seemanthasaranih
Vahanthee sindooram prabala kabareebhaarathimira
Rdvishaam vr(u)ndaih bandeekr(u)thamiva
naveenaarkakiranam


The following shloka is specially chanted on tuesday:

21 ‐
Thatillaekaathanveem thapanas(h)as(h)ivais(h)vaanara
mayeem
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Nishannaam shannaamapyupari kamalaanaam thava
kalaam
Mahaapadmaatavyaam mr(u)dithamala maayaesamanasaa
Mahaanthah pas(h)yanthah dadhathi
paramaanandalahareem

Soundarayalahari Part 7
This shloka is to be chanted on wednesday:

17 ‐
Savithreebhirvaachaam s(h)as(h)imani
s(h)ilaabhangaruchibhih
Vas(h)inyaadhyaabhih tvaam saha janani sanchinthatathi
yah
Sa karthaa kaavyaanaam bhavathi mahathaam
bhangiruchibhih
Vachobhih vaagdaeveevadanakamalaamodamaduraih


The following shlokas are to be chanted on Thursday:
3 ‐
Avidhyaanaam anthasthimira mihiradveepanagaree
Jadaanaam chaithanyasthabakamakaranda sruthijaree
Daridraanaam chinthaamanigunanikaa janmajaladou
Nimagnaanaam damshtraa muraripu varaahasya bhavathi

11‐
Chathurbhih s(h)reekantaih s(h)ivayuvathibih
panchabhirapi
Prabhinnaabhih s(h)amboh navabhirapi
moolaprakr(u)thibhih
S(h)athus(h)chathvaarims(h)ath vasudala
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kalaas(h)rathrivalaya
Thriraekaabhih saardham thava charanakonaah
parinathaah


These shlokas are to be chanted on Friday:

11‐
Chathurbhih s(h)reekantaih s(h)ivayuvathibih
panchabhirapi
Prabhinnaabhih s(h)amboh navabhirapi
moolaprakr(u)thibhih
S(h)athus(h)chathvaarims(h)ath vasudala
kalaas(h)rathrivalaya
Thriraekaabhih saardham thava charanakonaah
parinathaah

48 ‐
Ahah soothae savyam thava nayanam
akarmaathmakathayaa
Thriyaamaam vaamam thae sr(u)jathi
rajaneenaayakathayaa
thr(u)theeyaa thae dhr(u)shtih daradalitha
haemaambujaruchih
samaadhaththae sandhyaam divas(h)anis(h)ayoh
Antharachareem


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The following 2 shlokas are to be chanted on Saturdays:

23 ‐
Thvayaa hr(u)thvaa vaamam vapuraparithr(u)pthaena
manasaa
S(h)areeraardham s(h)ambhoh aparamapi s(h)ankhae
hr(u)thamabhooth
Yadaethath thvadroopm sakalamarunaabham thrinayanam
Kuchaabhyaamaanabhram kutila
s(h)as(h)choodaalamakutam
26 ‐
Virinchih panchathvam vrajathiharirappnothi virathim
Vinaas(h)am keenaas(h)o bhajathi dhanado yaathi
nidhanam
Vithandree maahaendree vithathirapi
sammeelithdhr(u)s(h)aa
Mahaasamsaarae(a)smin viharathi sathi tvathpathiraso

Longevity of the husband's life.

Mangalae mangalaadhaarae maangalyae mangalapradae
Mangalaartham mangalaes(h)i maangalyam daehimae
sadaa
Namah kamala vaasinyai naaraayanyai namo namah

Omkaara poorvikae daevi veenaa pusthaka dharinee
Vaedamaathaah namasthubhyam avaidhavyam
prayachchamae
Pathivr(a)thae mahaabhaagae bharthus(h)cha
priyavaadinee
Avaidhavyam cha soubhaagyam daehitvam mama
suvr(au)thae
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Puthraan pouthraanscha soukyam cha soumangalyamcha
daehimae

Shlokas for Sri Prathyangira

Om Krishna varshinee br(u)hadroopi br(u)hathkandee
mahadbhayeeh
Daevi daevi mahaadaevi mama s(h)athroon vinaas(h)aya
Mama s(h)athroon vinaas(h)ayon namah
Ghora roopae mahaa prathyangiraa sarva s(h)athru
bhayankari bhakthaebhyo
Varadae daevi thraahimaam s(h)aranaagatham
Om Aparaajithaayai cha vidmahae jvaalaajihvaecha
dheemahi
Thanno ugra prachodayaath

Shloka from Sundarakandam

This shloka is specially chanted for acquiring material wealth
& abundance in life.
This is an anytime shloka.

Yaa hi vais(h)ravanae laksmeeh yaa chendrae harivaahanae

Saa raavanagr(u)hae sarvaa nithyamaevaanapaayinee

Yaa cha raajah kubaerasya yamasya varunasya cha

Thaaddhr(u)s(h)ee tadvisishtaa vaa rh(u)ddhee
rakshogr(u)hoshviha

Svargoyam daevaloko(a)yam indrasyaeyam puree bhavaeth
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Siddhirvaeyam paraahi syaandithyamanyatha maaruthih

Shakambari Stotram:

This is chanted for “annapaana samruddhi” – abundance in
grains, vegetables and fruits.

Praseedathvam mahaes(h)aani praseeda jagadambikae
Ananthakoti brahmaanda nayikae thae namo namah
Namah kootastha roopaayai chidroopaayai namo namah
Namo vaedaantha vaedyaayai bhuvanaes(h)yai namo
namah
Naethi naetheethi vaakyairyaa bodhyathae sakalaagamaih
Thaam sarvakaaraNaam daeveem sarvabhavaena
sannathaah
Bhakthakalpadrumae daevi bhakthaartham
daehadhaariNee

Nithyathrupthae nirupamae bhuvanaes(h)wari thae namah
Asmachchaanthyarthamathulam lochanaanaam
sahasrakam
Thvayaa yatho dhrutham daevi s(h)athaakshee thvam
thatho bhava
Svaadooni phalamoolaani bhakshaNaartham dadow
s(h)ivaa
Naanaavidhaani chaannaani pas(h)ubhojyaani yaani cha
S(h)aakambareethi naamaapi
thaddhinaathsamabhoonnrupa

Vajra Kavacham

NaraayaNo(a)ham brahmaaham bhairavo(a)ham
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S(h)ivou(a)smyaham daevo(a)ham
Paramaathmaaham mahaathripurasundaree
Both hands are taken to the head, brought down to feet,
taken again to the head, brought down & taken to the head a
third time. Then stop. This is supposed to be a protection.

Shlokas for peaceful sleep at night:

To dispel fear:
1 ‐ S(h)ankha chakra danurbhaaNaam dhaarayantheem
thrilochanaam
DoorvaadaLa nibhaam vandhae durgaam durgathi
naas(h)ineem

2 ‐ Sarvaswaroopae,sarvaes(h)ae sarvas(h)akthi
samanvithae
Bhayaebhyasthraahi no daevi durgae daevi
namo(a)sthuthae

To prevent the fear of ills happening:

3 ‐ Sarvabaadhaa pras(h)amanam
thrylokhyasyakhilaes(h)vari
Aevamaeva thvayaa kaaryam asmadvairivinaas(h)anam

To prevent bad dreams – to be chanted 3 times:

Duhsvapna duhs(h)akuna durgathi dourmanasya
Durbiksha durvyasana duhsaha duryas(h)aamsi
Uthpaatha thaapa vishabheethi masadgrahaarthim
Vyaadeems(h)cha naas(h)ayathu mae
jagathaamathees(h)ah

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It is customary to chan Om namo Narayanaya when you
wake up & Om namashivaya when you go to sleep. So after
chanting the above 4, just chant Om namashivaya,
repeatedly when you lie down.

A Rare Sarasvathi Shloka:

S(h)vetha padmaasanaa daevee s(h)vaetha pushpopa
shobhithaa
S(h)vaethaambaradharaa nithyaa s(h)vaetha
gandhaanulaepanaa
S(h)vaethaakshee s(h)uklavasthraa cha s(h)vaethachandana
charchithaa
Varadaa siddhagandharvaih risibhih sthooyathae sadaa
SthothraeNaanaena thaam jagaddhaathreem sarasvatheem
Yae sthuvanthi thrikaalaeshu sarva vidhyaa labhanthi thae
Yaa daevee sthooyathae nithyam brahmaendra sura
kinnaraih
Saa mamaivaasthu jihvaagrae padmahasthaa sarasvathee

Shloka on Govinda.

It is customary to pray to Govinda
To overcome crisis, problems, disasters, dilemma etc,
To be free from misery, poverty, ill health
To retain wealth acquired by honest means

1 – Gajaendro hi graahagrahakashtaath thvayaiva
paramochithah
Daehimae vipulam soukhyam kashtaan mochaya mochaya
Namasthae vaasudaevaaya harayae paramaathmanae
PraNathaklaes(h)a naas(h)aaya govindaaya namo namah
2 – Dussabhaayaam mahaakashtaath droupadee mochithaa
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thvayaam

3 – Sudhaamaakhyae dvijah kashtaath daridryaath
mochithasthayaa

Simple shlokas From Morning to night
Part 1

1 ‐As soon as you wake up, first chant HarirHarih 7 times.

2 ‐ Next hold both your palms before your eyes and chant

Karagrae Vasate Lakshmi Karmadhyae Saraswati
Karmulae Tu Govindah Prabhaatae Karadarshanam

Lakshmi resides in the front of the hands, Saraswathi in the
middle. Parvathi dwells in the base. At dawn, I perform the
darshan of my hands. May the day, therefore, dawn to me,
bringing all prosperities.

3 ‐ Before you step on to the ground, chant this to seek
pardon from Bhoomi Daevi for stepping foot on the ground.

Samudra vasanae daevi parvatha sthana mandithae
Vishnu pathni namasthubyam paada sparsham
kshamasvamae
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Oh, Bhoomi Daevi, You are clothed by the oceans and the
circumferences of the mountains adorn and beautify you. Oh,
consort of Lord VishNu, I make obeisance to you. I mat be
pardened for my feet tread on Mother Earth.!

4 ‐ Chant either A or B before taking bath:

A ‐ Govinda Sthuthi;

Govindaethi sadaa snaanam govindaethi sadaa japam
Govindaethi sadaa dhyaanam sadaa Govinda keerthanam

While taking bath, always remember the name of Lord
Govinda. Always chant Govinda’s name. Meditate upon
Govinda always and sing Govinda’s praise always.

OR

B ‐ Gangaeycha Yamunaeychaiva godhavari saraswathi
Narmadaey sindhuh kaveri Jale (a)smin sannidhim kuru

Oh, the rivers Ganga, Yamuns, Godavari, Saraswathi,
Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri, all of you, please gather
together in this water.

5 ‐ When lighting the lamp, the following may be chanted:

deepo jyotih param brahma deepo jyotih janaardhanaha
deepo harathu me paapam sandhyaa deepo namo(a)stutae

The radiance of the lamp is the form of Supreme Brahman.
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The radiance of the lamp is the form of Lord Janardhana.
May the radiance of the lamps destroy my sins. I bow down
in obeisance to you, in the dusk.

6 ‐ If you are in a hurry, chant this minimum, everyday:

Thvamaeva maathaa cha pithaa thvamaeva
Thvamaeva banduhscha sakhaa thvamaeva
Thvamaeva vidyaa draviNam thvamaeva
Thvamaeva sarvam mama daevadaeva

You are my mother; you are my father.
You are my relative; you are my friend.
You give me knowledge; you give me prosperity.
You are everything to me, my God of the Gods !

7 ‐ If you can spend more time chant the following:

Guru:
DakshiNamurthy:
Om namah praNavaarththaya s(h)uddha jnaanaika
moorthayae
Nirmalaaya pras(h)aanthaaya dakshinamoorthayae namah

He is the very meaning of the primordial pranavva “ aum”
and He is the embodiment of the purest form of knowledge.
He is pure, totally calm and serene, I offer my obeisance to
the supreme Lord Dakshinamurthy.

OR

Hayagriva:
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Jnaanandamayam daevam nirmalaspatikaakr(u)thim
Aadhaaram sarva bhoothaanaam Hayagreevamupasmahae

I offer my worship to Lord Hayagriva, who is the foundation
of all knowledge, who possesses a body that is very pure like
the purest of crystals and who is the store house of Jnana or
the supreme form of knowledge.

8 ‐ Vinayaka

Agajaanana padmaarkam gajaananam aharnis(h)am
Anaekadantham bhakthaanaam aekadantham upaasmahae

I offer my worship to that Lord Ganesha , day and night, who
gives extreme happiness by which the lotus like face of
Parvati, the daughter of Mountains, blossoms forth, like the
lotus that would bloom by the sight of the Sun; my worship
be to that God who possesses the face of an elephant with a
single ivory horn, who bestows enormous boons to His
devotees.

9 ‐ Saraswathi:

Brahmasvaroopaa paramaa jyothiroopaa sanaathanee
Sarvavidhyaadhi daevee yaa thasyai vaaNyai namo namah

Oh, mother, Thou art the personification of Brahman. Thou
art the supreme Spirit, the Light Divine, the eternal being.
Thou art the presiding deity of al branches of
learning.Salutations to thee, Oh Goddess of Speech !

10 – Lakshmi:
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Maatharnamaami kamalae kamalaayathaakshi
S(h)ree vishNuhruth kamala vaasini vis(h)wamaathah
Ksheerodajae kamala komala garbhagowri
Lakshmipraseeda sathatham namathaam s(h)araNyae

11 ‐ Devi:

Sarva mangaLa maangalyae s(h)ivae sarvaarththa
saadhakae
S(h)araNyae thryambikae gowri naaraayaNi
namo(a)sthuthae

Salutation to you, Oh Devi, who is the auspiciousness of all
that is auspicious, who is the consort of Lord Shiva, who is
the means of accomplishing all desires, who is the refuge of
all, who is three‐eyed and who is the fair‐complexioned one.

Shlokas for Meenakshi, Kamakshi, Bhuvanes(h)wari & other
deoties, I will post separately. The above is a quick common
shloka.

12 – Shiva:

S(h)ambhum daevam sakalajagathaam ees(h)varam tham
thrinaethram
Gowreenaatham sukhadavaradam chandrachoodam
bhajaami

I offer my worship to Lord Shambu, who wears moon on his
head; who protects all the worlds; who is the three‐eyed
Lord . I offer my worship to the consort of Gowri; to him, who
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is the bestower of comforts, bestower of boons.

13 ‐ S(h)iva‐Parvathi:

Namah s(h)ivaabhyaam nava yowvanaabhyaam

Paraspars slishta vapurdharaabhyaam
Nagaendrakanyaa vrushakaethanaabhyaam
Namo namah s(h)anlarapaarvatheebhyaam

I pray to Lord Shiva and His consort, a very young maide; I
pray to the form of Ardhanari, with the‐mutually embraced
or oneness of bodies of the lord and His consort; I pray to the
daughter of the great mountain and the
Lord who bears the banner with a bull on it; I pray again and
again the Lord Shankara and is consort Parvathi.

14 ‐ Vishnu:

Namassamastha bhoothaanam aadibhoothaaya
bhoobhruthae
Anaekarooparoopaaya vishNavae prabhavishNavae

Salutation to Lord Vishnu who is the creator of all human
beings, the sustainer of the creation, whose form is all forms,
who is all pervasive, and who is self‐effulgent.

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Shlokas from Morning to Night Part 2
15 ‐ KrishNa:
1

Vasudaevasutham
V m daevam kamsachaNoora mardh hanam
Daevakeeparama
D aanandam krishNam vandae jagad dgurum

I salute KrishNa, the Lord, the teach
her of the world, son of
Vasudaeva, destro
V oyer of Kamsa andd ChaNura and thhe
greatest joy of Da
g evaki.

16 ‐ Hanuman:
1

Manojavam maru
M uthathulyavaegam m
Jithaendriyam bu
J ddhimathaam vaarishtam
Vaathaathmajam
V vaanarayootham mukhyam
S(h)ree aama doo
S otham s(h)irasaa namaami

ing my head
d, I salute Hanumaan, who travels ass fast as
the mind and the
t wind, who has mastered his sensee organs,
who is best amon
w g the intelligent, w
who is the son of the
deity of wind, who
d o is the command der‐in‐chief of thee army of
vanara tribe and w
v who is the envoy o of S(h)ree Rama.

17 ‐ S(h)aasthaa:
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Lokaveeram mah
L aapoojyam sarvaarakshaakaram viibhum
Parvatheehruday
P yaanandam s(h)aaastharam
praNamaamyaha
p m

He is the mighties
H st of warriors; He is greatly adored;; He
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protects every being; He is supreme; He causes happiness to
Parvathi. I offer my salutations to that great Lord Shasta.

18 ‐ Thulasi:
Tulasi s(h)ree sakhi s(h)ubhae paapahaariNim puNyadae
Namasthae naradanuthae namo naraayaNa priyae

Oh, Tulasi, you are the friend of Devi Lakshmi. You are pure.
You destroy all sins. You give luck, auspiciousness and merit.
I pray to you, the one praised by the sage Narada and who (
Tulasi) is the favourite of NarayaNa.

19 ‐ Rama:

S(h)ree ramachandraas(h)ritha paarijaathah
SamasthakalyaaNa guNaabhiraamah
Seetha mukhaamboruha chanchareeka
Nirantharam mangaLamaathanothu

We cherish always, for all auspiciousness to us, and
approach the fragrant Lord Ramachandra who is the
embodiment of all superlative qualities that are very
pleasant; the one who gives happiness to the lotus‐eyed
Seetha.

20 ‐ SubrahmaNya:

Mayooradhiroodam mahaavaakya goodam
Manoharidaeham mahachchiththa gaeham
Mahee daevadaevam mahaavaedabhaavam
Mahaadaevabaalam bhajae lokapaalam

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I worship
the child of Mahadaeva, the protector of the worlf, mounted
on the peacock, who is hidden in the Upanishads, possessed
of beautiful body, who lives in the minds of the enlightened,
the Lord of the learned and the import of the Vedas.

21 ‐ Navagraham:

Aarogyam pradadaathu no dinakarah chandroyas(h)o
nirmalam
Bhoothim bhoomisuthah sudhaams(h)uthanayah prajnaam
gururgowravam
Kaanyah komaLavaagvilaasamathulam mando mukham
sarvadaa
Raahurbhalam virodhas(h)amanam kaethuh
kulasyonnitham

We pray to Surya for health, Chandra for virtuous fame,
Angarakan for prosperity, Budhan for intelligence,
Brahaspathi for good reputation, Shukra for unparalleled,
good ability for conversation, Sannes(h)varan for permanent
happiness, Rahu for good physique and ability to destroy
enemies and Kethu for progeny.

22 ‐ Before food:

AnnapurNaa sthothram;

AnnapoorNae sadaapoorNae s(h)Ankara praaNa vallabhae
Jnaana vairagya siddhyartham bikshaam daehi cha parvathi

Oh, mother AnnapurNa ! You are whole & complete forever.
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Oh, Parvathi, consort of Lord Shankara, I solicit you for alms,
for the sake of attaining liberation and for warding off the
desires & passions of worldly thoughts.
OR

Bikshaam daehi kr(u)paavalambanakaree
maathaa(a)nnapoorNaes(h)varee

Mother Annapurani, you are the embodiment of grace.
Pleae give me food.
23 ‐ At bed‐time:

Asking forgiveness:

1 –Kara Charana Kritham Vaak Kaayajam Karmajam Vaa
Sravana Nayanajam Vaa Maanasam Vaa Aparadham
Vihitham Avihitham Vaa Sarvametat Kshamasva
Jaya Jaya Karunabdhe Sri Maha Deva Shambho

Do Thou forgive me, Oh Lord, for all my sins committed with
my hands, feet speech, body, ears, eyes and mind, while
doing actions enjoined or otherwise.
Glory unto Thee, Oh Thou Lord beneficient, Thou God of
gods, Thou ocean of mercy.

Or

24 ‐ Yanmae manasaa vaachaa karmaNaa vaa dushkrutha
krutham
Thanna indro varuNo bruhaspathih savithaa cha punanthu
punah punah

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Whatever sins have been committed by me, by thought,
word or deed, may the Supreme Lord, the source of
strength, wisdom and purity, forgive me and cleanse me of
them all.
25 ‐ Dedicating all actions:

Kayena vacha Manasendriyaiva
Budhyatmana Va Prakrute Swabhavat
Karomi Yadyath sakalam Parasmai
Narayanayethi Samarpayami
Oh Lord, whatever I have done through body, speech, mind
senses, intellect, soul or unconscious natural impulses – all
that, I dedicate as an offering unto Thee, the Supreme all‐
pervading spirit.

OR

26 ‐ To prevent bad dreams

Rama Skanda hanumantam vaikadeyam vrukodaram
Sayane sa smaren nityam dus‐swapnam tasya nashyati

OR

Achyutham kaes(h)avam vishNum harim somam
janaardhanam
Hamsam naaraayaNam krishNam japaeth duhsvapna
s(h)anthayae

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Kamakshi Shlokas

Kamakshi is specially worshipped for Dheergha
Soumangalyam, prosperity, knowledge & for granting
oratorical powers.

2 Dhyaana Shlokams:

Kaamaarikaamaam kamalaasanasthaam
Kaamyapradaam kangaNa choodahasthaam
Kancheenivaasaam kanakaprabhaasaam
Kamaakshideveem kalayaami chiththae

DharaNimayeem tharaNimayeem
Pavanamayeem gaganadahana
HOthrumayeem ambumayeem
Indumayeem ambaam
Anukampamaadi

5 verses from the famous Mookapanchashathi:

Thaapinchas thabakathvishae thanubhruthaam
daaridryamudraadvishae
Samsaaraakhya thamO mushae puraripOr vaamaanga
seemaajushae
Kampaatheeram upaeyushae kavayathaam jihavaakuteem
jagmushae
Vis(h)vathraaNapushae namO(a)Sthu sathatham thasmai
paramjyOthishae

Raakaachandra samaanakaanthivadana
naakaadiraajasthuthaa
Mookaanaamapi kurvathee suradhunee neekaas(h)avaagh
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vaibhavam
S(h)ree kaancheenagaree vihaararasikaa s(h)Okaapahanthri
sathaam
Aekaa puNyaparamparaa pas(h)upathae raakaariNee
raajathae

Chandrapeetaam chathuravadanaam chanchalaapaanka
leelaam
Kundasmaeraam kuchabharanathaam kunthalOd dhootha
bhrungaam
Maaraaraathaer madanasikinai maamsalam
dheepayantheem
Kaamaaksheem thaam kavikulagiraam kalpavaleemupaasae

Thryambaka kutumbineem thripurasundareem indiraam
Pulindapathi sundareem thripura bhairaveem bhaaratheem
Mathangakulanaayikaam mahishamardaneem
maathrukaam
BhaNanthi bibudhOththamaa vihruthimaeva kaamaakshi
thae

SamaravijayakOti saadhakaananda dhaatee
MriduguNa paaripaetee mukhyakaadambavaatee
Muninuthaparipaatee mOhithaajaaNta kOtee
Paramas(h)iva vadhootee paathumaam kaamakOti

Three Kavachams Ganesha, Thripurasundari
& Devi

Ganesha Kavacham
This particular kavacham, chanted 21 times for 21 days, helps
one tide over the most severe crisis.

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Vinayaka: s(h)ikhaam paathu paramaathmaa paraathpara:

Athisundarakaayasthu masthakam sumahOthkata:

Lalaatam kas(h)yapa: paathu bhrooyugam thu mahOdara:

Nayanae bhaalachandrasthu gajaasyasthvOshta pallavau
Jihvaam paathu gaNakreedas(h) chibukam girijaasutha:

Vaacham vinaayaka: paathu danthaan rakshathu vighnahaa

S(h)ravaNau paas(h)apaaNisthu naasikaam
chinthithaarthada:

GaNaes(h)asthu mukham kaNtam paathu daevO
gaNamjaya:

Skandhau paathu gajaskandha: sthanau
vighnavinaas(h)ana:

Hrudayam gaNanaathasthu haerambO jataram mahaan

Dharaadhara: paathu pars(h)vau prushtam vignahara:
s(h)ubha:

Lingam guhyam sadaa paathu vakrathuNdO mahaabala:

GaNakreedO jaanujanghae ooroo mangala moorthymaan

AekadanthO mahaabuddhi: paadau gulpau sadaa(a)vathu

KshipraprasaadanO baahu paaNee aas(h)aaprapooraka:

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Angulees(h)cha nakhaanpaathu
padmahasthO(a)rinaas(h)ana:

Sarvaangaani mayoores(h)O vis(h)va vyaapee
sadaa(a)vathu

Anukthamapi yathsthaanam dhoomrakaethu:
sadaa(a)vathu

AamOdasthvagratha: paathu pramOda: prushtathO(a)vathu

Praachyaam rakshathu buddhees(h)a aagnaeyyaam siddhi
daayaka:

DakshiNasyaam umaaputhrO nair ruthyaam thu
gaNaes(h)vara:

Pratheechyaam vighnaharthaa (a)vyaaddhaayavyaam
gajakarNaka:

Kaubaeryaam nidhipa: paayaad ees(h)aanyaam
ees(h)anandana:

Divaa(a)vyaadaeka danthasthu raathrau sandhyaasu
vighnahruth

Rakshasaasura vaethaala grahabhootha pis(h)aachatha:

Paas(h)aankus(h)adhara: paathu raja: saththvathama:
smruthi:
Jnaanam dharmam cha lakshmeem cha lajjaam keerthim
thathaa kulam

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Vapurdhanam cha dhaanyam cha gruhaan daaraa: suthaan
sakheen

Sarvaayudhadhara: pauthraan mayooraes(h)O
(a)vathaathsadaa

KapilO(a)jaavikam paathu gajaas(h)chaan vikatO(a)vathu

kavacham2

Thripurasundari kavacham:

Dhyaanam:

Sakumkuma vilaepanaam alika chumbi kasthoorikaam
samanda hasithaekshaNaam

sas(h)arachhapa paas(h)aankus(h)aam
as(h)eshajanamOhineem aruNamaalya

bhooshaambharaam japaakusumabhaasuraam japavidau
smaraed ambikaam

chathurbhujae chandrakalaavathamsae kuchOnnathae
kumkumaraaga s(h)ONae

PuNdraekshu paas(h)aankus(h)a puspabaaNa hasthae
namasthae jagathaekamaathaa:

Parvathyuvaacha:

Bhagavan sarvalOkaes(h)a sarvalOkaika vanditha guhyaath
guhyathamam thathvam
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s(h)rOthumichchaami thathvatha:

S(h)ree EEs(h)vara uvaacha:

S(h)ruNu daevee pravakshyaami yanmaam thvaam
parippruchchasi

Yasya smaraNa maathraeNa chakrapoojaa palam labhaeth

Rishis(h)cha dakshiNaamoorthy: chandO(a)nushtub
prakeerthitha:

Kakaara: paathu s(h)eersham mae aekaara paathu paalakae

Eekaara: pathu vakthram mae lakaara: koormayugmakae

Hreenkaara paathu hrudayam vaaghbhavas(h)cha
sadaa(a)vathu

Hakaara: paathu jataram sakaarO naabhi daes(h)akae

Kakaara: paars(h)va bhaagae cha hakaara: paathu
prushtakae

Lakaaras(h)cha nithambae mae hreemkaara: paathu
moolakae

kaamaraaja: sadaa paathu jataraadi pradaes(h)akae

Sakaara: paathu katyaam mae kakaara: paathu lingakae

LakaarO jaanunee paathu hreemkaarO jangayugmakae
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S(h)akthibheejam sadaa paathu moolavidhyaa
sadaa(a)vathu

Thripuraa maam sadaapaathu thripuraes(h)ee cha sarvadaa

Thripuraasundaree paathu vasupathrasya daevathaa

Thripuraavasinee paathu thripuras(h)ree: sadaa(a)vathu

Thripuraamalinee paathu thripuraa siddhithaa(a)vathu

Thripuraambaa sadaa paathu paathu thripurabhairavee

ANimaadhyaasthathaa paanthu braahmayadhyaa: paanthu
maam
Sadaa navamudraasthathaa paanthu
kaamaakarshaNapoorvikaa

Paanthu maam shOdas(h)aarae thu anangakusumaadikaa:

Paanthu maam ashtapathraeshu
sarvasamkshObaNaadhikaa:

Paanthu maam chakra kONaeshu sarvasiddhi pradaayikaa:

Paanthu maam brahma kONaeshu madhyaadikONakae
thathaa

Sarvajnaasthathaa paanthu sarvaabheeshta prapoorikaa

Vas(h)inyaasthathaa paanthu vasupathrasya daevathaa:

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ThrikONasyaantharaalaeshu paanthu mamaa yudhaani cha

Kaamaes(h)varyaadikaa: paanthu thrikONae kONa
samsthithaa

Binduchakrae thathaa paanthu s(h)reemath
thripurasundaree

Idam s(h)ree kavachan nithyam thrisandhyam ya:
pataennarA:

Kavacham3:

Daevee Kavacham:

This shloka gives you protection, if chanted, before leaving
the house, to go out.

Agrathae(a)sthambikaa paathu paarvathee paathu
prushtatha:
Vaaraahee vishamae paathu durgaa durgaeshu karhichith

Kaalikaa kalahae ghOrae paathu thvaam paramaes(h)varee
MaNdapae thathra maathangee thathaa saumyaa
svayamvarae

Bhavaanee bhoopamadhyaethu paathu thvaam
bhavamOchanee
Girijaa giri durgaeshu chaamuNdaa chathvaraeshu cha

Kaamagaa kaananaeshvaeham rakshathu thvaam
sanaathanee
Vivaadae vaishNavee s(h)akthi: avathaath thvaam
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raghoodvaha

Bhairavee cha raNae saumya s(h)athrooNaam vai
samaagamae
Sarvadaa sarvadaes(h)aeshu paathu thvaam
bhuvanaes(h)varee
Mahaamaayaa jagaddhathree sachchidaanandaroopiNee

Mangala Chandika Stotram for prosperity in
all spheres.

To get a good spouse, this is chanted 16 times, morning &
evening, in front of the picture of Devi, after lighting the
lamp. This is done for 45 days. Milk or fruit is offered as
naivedyam.
Harmony in married life is also achieved.
For all those who chant this, prosperities abound in life.
Childless couple get children.

1 ‐
Daeveem shOdas(h)a varsheeyaam s(h)as(h)vath susthira
yauvanaam
BimbOshteem sudatheem s(h)uddhaam s(h)arath padma
nibhaananaam

2 ‐
S(h)vaethachampaka varNAbhaam suneelOthpala
lOchanaam
Jagad dhaathreem cha daathreem cha sarvaebhya:
sarvasampadaam

3 ‐
Samsarasaagarae ghOrae jyOtheeroopaam sadaa bhajae
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Daevyaas(h)cha dhyaanamithyaeva sthavanam
s(h)rooyathaam munae

Mahaadaeva uvaacha:

4 ‐
Raksha raksha jaganmaatha: daevi mangala chaNdikae
Haarikae vipadaam raas(h)ae: harsha mangala kaarikae

5 ‐
Harsha mangala dakshae cha harsha mangala daayikae
s(h)ubhae mangala dakshae cha s(h)ubhae mangala
chaNdikae

6 ‐
Mangalae mangalaarhae cha sarvamangalamangalae
Sathaam mangaladae daevi sarvaeshaam mangalaalayae

7 ‐
Poojyae mangalavaarae cha mangalaabheeshta daevathae
Poojyae mangala bhoopasya manuvams(h)asya santhatham

8 ‐
Mangalaa dhishtaathru daevi mangalaanaam cha mangalae
Samsaara mangalaadhaarae mOksha mangala daayini

9 ‐
Saarae cha mangalaadhaarae paarae cha sarvakarmaNAm
prathi mangalavaarae cha poojyae manga sukhapradae

10 ‐
SthOthraeNaanaena s(h)ambus(h)cha sthuthvaa
mangalachandikaam
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Prathimangalavaaraee cha poojaam dathvaa gatha: s(h)iva:

11‐
Prathamae poojithaa daevee s(h)ivaena sarvamangalaa
Dvitheeyae pooojithaa saa cha mangalaena grahaeNa cha

12 ‐
Thrutheeyae poojithaa bhadraa mangalaena nrupaeNa cha
Chathurthae mangalae vaarae sundareebhi: prapoojithaa

13 ‐
Panchamae mangalaa kaankshinarai: mangala chandikaa
Poojithaa prathivis(h)vaeshu vis(h)vaes(h)a poojithaa sadaa

14 ‐
Thatha; sarvathra sampoojyaa babhoova paramaes(h)varee
Daevais(h)cha munibis(h)chaiva maanavair manubhir
munae

15‐
Daevyaas(h)cha mangalasthOthram ya: s(h)ruNOthi
samaahitha:
Thanmangalam bhavaeth thasya na bhavaeth thad
mangalam
Vardhathae puthra pouthrais(h)cha mangalam cha dinae
dinae

Two Special Sarasvathi Shlokams

Vaak siddhikara s(h)ree Sarasvathee sthothram:

This was written by Bruhaspathi and is taken from Padma
Puranam. This improves knowledge and improves oratorical
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capacity and helps one shine in studies very high.
Chanting thrice a day for one month, is very good.

1 ‐
Sarasvatheem namasyaami chaethanaanaam
hrudisthithaam
KaNtasthaam padmayOnaesthu himaakara priyaaspadaam

2 ‐
Mathidaam varadaam s(h)raddhaam veeNaa hastha
varapradaam
Aim aim manthrapriyaam hreem hreem kumathi
dhvamsakaariNeem

3 ‐
Suprakaas(h)aam niraalambaam ajnaana thimiraapahaam
S(h)uklaam mOkshapradaam ramyaam s(h)ubaangaam
s(h)Obhanapradaam

4 ‐
PadmOpavishtaam kuNdalineem s(h)uklavarNaam
manOramaam
AadithyamaNdalae leenaam praNamaami haripriyaam

5 ‐
Ithi maasam sthuthaa(a)naena vaagees(h)aena
mahaathmanaa
Aathmaanam dars(h)ayaamaasa s(h)aradindu
samaprabhaam
Sarasvathyuvaacha ‐ varam vruNeeshva bhadram thae
yaththae manasi varthathae

6 ‐
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Bruhaspathyuvaacha ‐ varadaa yadi mae daevi samyak
jnaanam prayachchamae

7 ‐
Sarasvathyuvaacha ‐ idam thae nirmalam jnaanam
ajnaanathimiraapaham
SthOthraeNaa(a)naena maam sthauthi samyak vaedavidO
nara:
Labhathae paramam jnaanam mama thulya paraakramam
Thrisandhyam ya: pataen nithyam yasthvidam japathae
sadaa
Thaeshaam kaNtae sadaa vaasam karishyaami na
sams(h)aya;

Sree Sarasvathi Dvaadas(h)a naama Sth0thram:

Sarasvathee dviyam dhrushtaa veeNaa pusthakadharinee
Hamsavaaha samaayukthaa vidhyaa dhaanakaree mama

Prathamam bhaarathee naama dvitheeyam cha sarasvathee
Thrutheeyam s(h)aradaa daevee chathurtham
hamsavahinee

Panchamam jagatheekhyaathaa shashtam vaNees(h)varee
thathaa
Kaumaaree sapthamam prOkthaa ashtamam
brahmachaariNee

Navamam buddhi dhathree cha das(h)amam varadaayinee
Aekaadas(h)am kshoodra kaNdaa dvaadas(h)am
bhuvanaesvaree

Braahmyaa dvaadas(h)a naamaani thrisandhyam ya pataen
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nara:
Sarva siddhikaree thasya rasannaa paramaes(h)varee

For inner fear chant Hanuman stotras

For inner fear chant Hanuman stotras:anything‐the Chalisam
or the namavalli‐already given in one of these threads:

Asaadhya saadhaka swaamin asaadhyam thavakim vadha:
Raama dhootha dhayaa sindho mathkaryam saadhaya
prabhu

prayer for studies

Gyanananda Mayam Devam
Nirmala Spatika Krithim
Aadharam Sarva Vidyanaam
Sree Hayagrivam Upasmahe

The one who is responsible for Knowlege, Happiness, one
who is responsible for all main things I do namaskar to Sri
Hayagrivam.

For remembrance

Guruve Sarvalokanaam
Bishaje Bavaroginaam
Nidhaye Sarva Vidyanam
Sri Dakshinamurthiye Namaha

The one who is Guru for the world
The one who removes our sorrows
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The one who is responsible for all vidyas
I do namaskar do Lord Dakshinamurthy

Ashta Lakshmi Stotram

I liked the following translation for Ashtalakshmi Stotram.
This Ashtalakshmi Stotram translation is done by P. R.
RamachanderMother Lakshmi is the source and provider of
the following enumerated well‐known sixteen types of
wealth and many more: (1) Fame (2) Knowledge (3) Courage
and Strength (4) Victory (5) Good Children (6) Valour (7) Gold
and other gross properties ( Grains in abundance (9)
Happiness (10) Bliss (11) Intelligence (12) Beauty (13) Higher
Aim, High Thinking and Higher Meditation too (14) Morality
and Ethics (15) Good Health (16) Long Life.

Glory of mother Ashta Lakshmi’s individual nature and forms.

1. Adi Lakshmi: Mother Lakshmi resides with Lord Narayana
in the Vaikuntha, the abode of Lord Narayana. She is known
as Ramaa, means bringing happiness to the mankind. She is
also known as Indira (who holds lotus or purity in the hands
or heart.) Divine Mother’s this form is normally seen serving
Sri Narayana. Lord Narayana is omnipresent. Adi Lakshmi or
Ramaa Lakshmi serves Sri Narayana is symbolic of her serving
the whole creation. Though Sri Narayana is attended by
innumerable devotees, still she personally loves to serve the
Lord. Actually mother Adi Lakshmi and Narayana are not two
different entities but one only. Many a place we see her form
sitting in the lap of Sri Narayana.

2. Dhanya Lakshmi: Dhanya means grains. This includes all
kind of purified food containing all essential vitamins,
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minerals, protein, calcium, carbohytrade and so on. With the
grace of mother Dhanya Lakshmi one gets all essential
nutrients grains, fruits, vegetables and other foods.

3. Dhairya Lakshmi: This form of mother Lakshmi grants the
boon of infinite courage and strength. Those, who are in tune
with infinite inner power, are always bound to have victory.
Those who worship mother Dhairya Lakshmi they live and
lead a life with tremendous patience and inner stability.

4. Gaja Lakshmi: In the holy book of Srimad Bhagavata the
story of the churning of the ocean by Gods and demons is
explained in detail. Author, the Sage Vyasa writes that
Lakshmi came out of the ocean during the churning of the
ocean (Samudra Manthan). So she is known as a daughter of
the ocean. She came out of the ocean sitting on a full‐
bloomed lotus and also having lotus flowers in both hands
with two elephants by her sides, holding a beautiful vessels
filled with milk and pouring it over Sri Lakshmi. Many a time
we see Sri Lakshmi standing in the lotus and elephants are
pouring nectar over her. During the festival of the lamps or
the Deepavali along with Sri Lakshmi the Ganapati or the
Elephant God also gets worshipped; that signifies the
protection from evils as well as abundant grace and blessings
for additional prosperities!

5. Santan Lakshmi: In the family life, the children are the
greatest treasure. Those who worship this particular form of
Sri Lakshmi, known as a Santan Lakshmi, are bestowed with
the grace of mother Lakshmi and have wealth in the form of
desirable children with good health & long life.

6. Vijay Lakshmi: Vijay is victory. Vijay is to get success in all
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undertakings and all different facets of life. Some are strong
physically but weak mentally while others are economically
rich but poor in their attitude and cannot exert any influence.
Vijay is to have all encompassing victory. Vijay is to rejoice
glory of our real nature – Vijay is to conquer the lower
nature. Vijay is the victory in external and internal wars and
of course eternal wars! Hence those, with grace of mother
Vijay Lakshmi, have victory everywhere, at all time, in all
conditions. Victory to Vijay Lakshmi !!

7. Dhana Lakshmi: Dhana is wealth. But as per Rigved’s
Purush Shukta Dhana is not only a wealth in coins and
currency. Even Sun and moon, fire and stars, rains and
nature, oceans and mountains, rivers and streams, all these
are our wealth, so are the progeny, our inner will power, our
character and our virtues. With the grace of mother Dhana
Lakshmi we will get all these in abundance.

8. Vidya Lakshmi: Vidya is education. Education is not mere
studies to receive the degrees and diplomas certificates from
the educational institutes or universities”

Adi Lakshmi [Primeval Lakshmi] :
Sumanasa vandhitha , madhavi
Chandra sahodhari hemamaye,
Munigana manditha , moksha pradhayini ,
manjula bhashini , veda nuthe,
Pankaja vasini deva supoojitha
sadguna varshani , santhiyuthe,
Jaya jaya hey madhusoodhana kamini
Adhilakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning :
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Victory and victory to Adhi lakshmi
Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu,
Who is worshipped by all good people,
Who is pretty and sister of the moon,,
Who looks as if she is made of gold,
Who is saluted by all groups of sages,
Who grants salvation,
Who talks sweet words,
Who is praised by Vedas,
Who lives on the Lotus flower,
Who is worshipped by all devas,
Who showers good qualities on people,
And who is the personification of peace,
Please protect me always.

2. Dhanya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Grains]:
Ayio kali kalmasha nasini, kamini,
Vaidhika roopini, veda maye,
Ksheera samudhbhava mangala roopini,
Manthra nivasini, manthranuthe,
Mangala dhayini, ambuja vasini,
deva ganarchitha padayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Dhanyalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning:
Victory and victory to Danyalakshmi
Oh darling of the killer of Madhu,
Who destroys bad effects of kali yuga,
Who is most desirable god,
Who is personification of Vedas,
Who is pervaded by the Vedas,
Who arose out of milk,
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Who is the form of all that is good,
Who lives in the sacred chants,
Who lives on the lotus flower,
And whose feet is worshipped by devas,
Please protect me always

3. Dairya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Courage]:
Jaya vara varnani, vaishnavi,
Bhargavi, manthra swaroopini, manthra maye,
Suragana poojitha seegra phala pradha ,
Jnana vikasini, sasthranuthe,
Bhava bhaya harini, papa vimochini,
Sadu janarchitha pada yuthe,
Dairyalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning:
Victory and victory to Dairyalakshmi
Who is described by victorious and blessed,
Who is the shakthi which came out of Vishnu,
Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava,
Whose form is that of sacred chants,
Who is pervaded by sacred chants,
Who is worshipped by all devas,
Who gives results fast,
Who improves knowledge,
Who is worshipped by shastras,
Who destroys fear ,
Who gives redemption from sins,
And whose feet is worshipped by holy people,
Who lives on the lotus flower,
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4. Gaja Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Elephants]:
Jaya jaya durgathi nasini kamini,
Sarva phala pradha sastra maye,
Rathha gaja thuraga padathi samavrutha,
Parijana manditha lokanuthe,
Harihara brahma supoojitha sevitha ,
Thapa nivarini pada yuthe,
Gajalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning:
Victory and victory to Gajalakshmi
Oh darling of the killer of Madhu,
Victory and victory to you,
Who removes bad fate,
Who is desirable God,
Who is the personification of shastras,
Which bless one with all that is asked,
Who is surrounded by an army of elephants,
Chariots, horses and cavalry,
Who is worshipped and served by,
Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma,
And whose feet provides relief from suffering,

5. Santana Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Progeny]:

Ayi kagha vahini, mohini, chakrini,
raga vivrdhni , jnanamaye,
Gunagana varidhi , loka hithaishini ,
Swara saptha bhooshitha gana nuthe,
Sakala surasura deva muneeswara ,
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Manhava vandhitha padayuthe,
Santhanaalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning:
Victory and victory to Santhanalakshmi
Who rides on the bird,
Who is an enchantress,
Who is the consort of he who holds the chakra,
Who pacifies emotions,
Who is pervaded by knowledge,
Who is ocean of good qualities,
Who has her mind in the good of all the world,
Who is worshipped by the music of seven swaras,
And who is worshipped by all devas, asuras,
Sages and all humans,

6. Vijaya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Victory]:
Jaya kamalasini, sadgathi dayini,
jnana vikasini ganamaye,
Anudina marchitha kumkuma dhoosara
bhooshitha vaasitha vadhyanuthe,
Kanakadhara sthuthi vaibhava
vanditha shankara desika manyapathe,
Vijayalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning:
Victory and victory to Vijayalakshmi
The darling of the killer of Madhu,
Victory to she who sits on the lotus,
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Who blesses us with salvation,
Who spreads our knowledge,
Who is pervaded with music,
Who is coated with the saffron powder,
Which is daily used to worship her,
Who is worshipped by playing of musical instruments,
And who was pleased by the prayer,
Of the golden rain by the great Sankara,

7. Vidhya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Knowledge]:
Pranatha sureswari, bharathi, bhargavi
shoka vinasini, rathna maye,
Mani maya bhooshitha karma vibhooshana,
Santhi samavrutha hasyamukhe,
Nava nidhi dhayini kalimala harini,
Kamitha phalapradha hasthayuthe,
Vidhyalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning:
Victory and victory to Vidhyalakshmi
Who is the pleased goddess of devas,
Who is he goddess of Bharatha,
Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava,
Who removes all sorrows,
Who is fully ornamented by precious stones,
Who wears several gem studded ornaments,
Whose ear is decorated,
Who is the abode of peace,
Who has a smiling face,
Who blesses us with nine types of wealth,
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Who steals away bad effects of kali,
And whose hands blesses us,
For fulfillment of our wish,

8. Dhana Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Wealth]:
Dhimidhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi,
dundubhi nada supoornamaye,
Ghumaghuma ghumaghuma ghumaghuma,
Sankha ninadha suvadhyanoothe,
Veda puranethihasa supoojitha,
Vaidhika marga pradarsayuthe,
Danalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning:
Victory and victory to Danalakshmi
Hey, darling of the killer of Madhu,
Who is fully complete with,
Dimidimi sounds of the drum,
And the majestic sound of conch,
Gumguma, ghummkuma, gunguma,
Who is worshipped by Vedas and puranas,
And who shows the path of religious discipline,

Garbharakshaambika ashtakam

There is a composed by Shri. Anantha Raama Dikshatar. It
can be found in Jayamangala sthothram authored by the
respected Dikshatar....The slokham is given in both Tamil and
Deva Naagari scripts..so even non‐Tamil users can benefit
from that.
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You can chant the following mantra also: "Om Namo Devyai
Mahaa Devyai Durgaayai satatam namaha Santaana
Soukhyam dehi dehi Garbha rakshaam kurushva nah"
This should be chanted 18 times daily and 108 times on
Tuesday/ Friday evenings.
If possible, you can chant/ listen to Lalitha Sahasranaamam
with devotion everyday or at least on Fridays. Offer fresh
butter as naivedya and you should share it only with your
spouse. (This butter can be given to any child below 5 years
also apart from you two; but no other person should share
this butter).
Otherwise, simply chanting "Om Karukkaavoor
kshetrasthitha Shri Garbharakshaambike namaha" with
devotion everyday as many times as possible will be enough.
Also keep a photo of Garbarakshambikai in your room. She
will protects you. I had done the same thing when I was
pregnant.

Before going to sleep if you can pl read books on bakti or
divine stories. This will give you peaceful sleep.

May the Deity bless you with progenic happiness.

SREE SUBRAHMANYA PANCHARATHNAM

Subramayam ashtakam..and pancharatnam in english

SREE SUBRAHMANYA PANCHARATHNAM

Shadaananam Kumkuma Raktha Varnam
Mahaa Mathim Dhivya Mayoora Vaahanam
Rudhrasya Soonum Sura Sainya Naatham
Brahmanya Devam Saranam Prapadhye.
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Jaajwalya Maanam Sura Vrundha Vandhyam
Kumaara Dhaara Thata Mandhira Stham
Kandharppa Roopam Kamaneeya Gaathram

Dhwishad Bhujam Dhwaadhasa Dhivya Nethram
Thrayee Thanum Soola Masaim Dhadhaanam
Sesha Avathaaram Kamaneeya Roopam

Suraari Ghoraa Hava Sobha Maanam
Suroththamam Sakthi Dharam Kumaaram
Sudhaara Sakthya‐Ayudha Sobhi Hastham

Ishtaartha Sidhdhi Pradham Eesaputhram
Ishtaannadham Bhoosura Kaama Dhenum
Gangodh‐Bhavam Sarva Janaanu Koolam

Ya: Sloka Panchaka‐Midham Patatheeha Bhakthyaa
Brahmanya Dheva Vini Vesitha Maanasa San
Praapnoti Bhoga‐Makhilam Bhoovi Yadhya‐Dhishtam
Anthe Sa Gacchathi Mudhaa Guha Saamyam Eva.

SREE SUBRAMANYA ASHTAKAM

He Swaaminaatha Karunaakara Deena Bandho
Sree Paarvateesha Mukha Pankaja Padma Bandho
Sree Eeshaadi Devagana Poojita Paadapadma
Vallee Eesanaatha Mama Dehi Karaavalambam.

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Devaadi Devasuta Devaganaadi Naatha
Devendra Vandya Mrudupankaja Manjupaada
Devarshi Naarada Muneendra Sugeeta Keerte

Nityaannadaana Niradaakhila Rogahaarin
Bhaagya Pradaana Paripoorita Bhaktakaama
Shrutyaagama Pranava Vaachya Nijaswarupa

Krauncha Asoorendra Parikhantana Shakti Shule
Chaapaadi Shastra Parimandita Divyapaane
Sree Khantaleesha Druta Tunda Shikheendra Vaaha

Devaadi Deva Rathamandala Maddhyametya
Devendra Peetanagaram Druda Chaapahasta
Shooram Nihatya Soora Kotibhireedyamaana

Haaradi Ratna Vara Yukta Kireeta Haara
Keyoora Kundala Lasat Kavachaabhiraama
He Veera Taaraka Jayaamara Brunda Vandya

Panchaaksharaadi Manu Mantrita Gaanga Toyai:
Panchaamrutai: Pramuditendra Mukhair Muneendrai:
Pattaabhishikta Hariyukta Varaasanaatha

Sree Kaartikeya Karunaamruta Poorna Drushtyaa
Kaamaadiroga Kalusheekruta Dushta Chittham
Shiktvaa Tu Maamava Kalaadhara Kaanti Kaantyaa
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Subramanya Ashtakam Punyam Yepattanti Dwijottama:
Te Sarve Muktimaayaanti Subramanya Prasaadata:
Subramanya Ashtakam Idam Praathar Utthaaya Ya: Pattet
Koti Janma Krutam Paapam Tat Kshannaateva Nashyati.

Sudarshana Ashtakam
By
Vedanta Desika
Translated By
P.R.Ramachander
(Sudarshana is the holy wheel which Lord Vishnu uses as his
chief weapon. There is a story that the daughter of Viswa
Karma, who was the architect of the God’s, was married to
the sun God and she left him because of his immense heat. It
seems Viswa Karma put Sun God in a cage and churned him
to reduce his heat. The heat was reduced and Sudarshana
Chakra, Trishoola and Shakthi, respectively the weapons of
Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Subrhamnya were born out of the
churning. Sudarshana Chakra is given the status of God by
the followers of Ramanujacharya. He being a prime devotee
is called the Chakrathazhwar. (Sage of the wheel) and
worshipped by Vaishnavas .
Venkata Natha or Vedantha Desika is one of the greatest
savants that Visishitadvaitha produced ,after Ramanuja. He
lived about 140 years after Saint Ramanuja and has written
several books. The prayers he wrote are immensely popular
among the devotees of Vishnu. Raghavabhyudhyam, one of
his greatest works has a commentary written by Appayya
Deekshitha who was a savant following Advaitha .Though
there were several great teachers in the Visishtadvaitha
devotees, Desika(Meaning teacher) is only used for denoting
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Vedantha Desika.
This octet on Sudarshana by Vedanta Desika is a great work
of devotion. It is extremely musical and full of meaning. It is
normally recited when there is an illness at home, to get rid
of it.)

Pratibhatasreni Bhishana,Varagunasthoma Bhushana
Janibhyasthana Taarana ,Jagadavasthaana Karana ,
Nikhiladushkarma Karsaana, Nigamasaddharma Darsana
Jaya Jaya Sri sudarsana ,Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana . 1

Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is fearsome to hoards of enemies of devotees
Who is ornament for all blessed actions,
Who helps one to cross sea of samsara,
Who stabilizes the entire universe,
Who cuts off accumulated sins of bad actions,
And who teaches righteous conduct.

Subhajagadrupa Mandana, Suraganathrasa Khandana
Satamakabrahma vandita ,Satapatabrahma Nandita ,
Pratitavidvat Sapakshita ,Bhajata Ahirbudhnya Lakshita
Jaya jaya Sri Sudarsana ,Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana . 2

Who is the ornament of him who is Lord of universe,
Who removes the fear of all asuras towards devas,
Who is worshipped by Lord Brahma and hosts of others,
Who is worshipped by Sat Pada Brahmana,
Who is on the part of devotees for overcoming contestants,
And who is worshipped by Lord Shiva.
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Sphutata ‐Dijjaala Pinjara,Pruthutarajwaala Panjara
Parigata Pratnavigraha ,Padutaraprajna Durgraha ,
Praharana Grama Manditha, Parijana Thraana Panditha
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana . 3

Who is surrounded by resplendent light like a halo,
Who is surrounded by forms of Vishnu,
Who is difficult for even great scholars to grasp,
And who helps devotees to cross problems.

Nijapatapreetha saddgana ,Nirupathispeetha Shad Guna
Nigama NirvyuDa Vaibhava ,Nijapara Vyuha Vaibhava ,
Hari Haya Dweshi Daarana,Hara Pura Plosha Kaarana
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana , Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana . 4

Who is firmly attached to righteous people,
Who is the natural home for six good assets,
Who took the form with a horse’s neck,
And who was the reason for destruction of the cities by
Shiva.

Dhanuja visthaara Kartana,Janitamisraa Vikartana
Dhanujavidya Nikartana, Bhajatavidya Nivatana ,
Amara drushtasva Vikrama,Samara Jushta Bramikrama

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Who destroys the spread of asuras,
Who removes the sorrows of birth , aging and death,
Who wins over the art of war of asuras,
Who removes the false knowledge from his devotees,
Whose valour is praised by devas,
And who rotates in various ways in a war.

Prathimukhaaleeta Bandhura, Pruthumahaheti Danthura
Vikatamaaya Bahishkrutha ,Vividhamaalaa Parishkrutha ,
Sthiramahaayantra Tantritha ,Dhruta Daya Tantra Yantrita
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana , Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana . 6

Who appeared with a fast forward gait,
And whose gait appeared very pretty,
Who is surrounded by several weapons,
And expels the illusions sent by enemy in case of war,
Who decorates himself with several garlands,
Who wears mercy and blesses devotees,
Who worship him through tantra and yantras.

Mahita Sampath Sadhakshara ,Vihitasampath Shatakshara
Shatarachakra Pratisishtita ,Sakala Tattva Prathishtita ,
Vividha Sankalpaka Kalpaka,Vibhudhasankalpa Kalpaka

Who gives wealth of salvation to those who,
Chant your six lettered mantra,
Who gives incomparable wealth to those who,
Chant your six lettered mantra,
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Who is available in yantra of six corners,
Who is a form in which all knowledge exists,
Who is able to complete all deeds that you take up,
And who is the kalpaka tree fulfilling all wishes.

Bhuvana Netra Trayeemaya , Savanatejastrayeemaya
Niravadhisvaadhu Chinmaya, Nikhila Sakthe Jaganmaya ,
Amita Viswakriyaamaya,Samitavishvagbhayaamaya
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ,Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana . 8

Who is the three Vedas which are the eye of the world,
Who is the form of the three fires of yagas,
Who is the eternal knowledge of true knowledge,
Who is a form of the power of universe,
Who is accomplisher of deeds that you take up,
And who destroys all fears occurring in the world.
Verse 9: Phala Sruthi

Dwichatushkamidam Prabhoothasaaram patathaam
Venkatanayaka Praneetham ,
Vishamepi Manorata: Pradhaavan na Vihanyeta
Rataangadhuryagupta : .

This octet which fulfills all desires,
Which gives the inner meaning of Lord Sudarshana,
Composed by Venkata Natha, if read,
Would fulfill desires, remove obstacles,
Because of the glorious boon granting powers of the Lord.

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A wonderful slokha from Aananda Saagara
Stavam

I am posting a wonderful slokha from Aananda saagara
sthavam (author : Shri Neelakanta Deekshitar ‐ in the lineage
of the Great Appayya Deekshitar; Shri Neelakanta Deekshitar
was an advisor to Thirumalai naicker and this great classical
work of 108 slokhas was written under miraculous
circumstances about which I will make a detailed post if
possible in our group).

"Na gnyaayate mama hitam nitaraamupaayO
DeenOsmi Devi samayAcharanAkshamOsmi
tat tvAm ananya sharanam sharanam prapadye
MeenAkshi vishwa jananIm jananIm mamaiva"

(This is the 32nd verse in that Magnum opus).

The meaning of this is:

"I do not know what is good for me; I do not know the means
of attaining it. I am incapable of performing the prescribed
rituals as per your wonderful Samayaachaara lineage.
Therefore, I who have no other refuge take refuge in Thee, O
Meenaakshi, the Mother of the Universa ‐ and also my
MOTHER!"

You can chant this while lighting the prayer lamp. This is a
"prapatti" slokha ‐ invoking Mother Goddess as your personal
God Mother. Reciting this slokha can secure forgiveness for
possible shortcomings in pooja procedures/ rituals, and
secure the Grace of Divine Mother. After all you are declaring
mother Meenaakshi as your mother. How can a Mother
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punish a child? A Mother is always forgiving and indulgent,
and will try to cover up the shortcomings of children and
correct them gently. So, Mother Meenaakshi will guide the
family with Her Invisible Presence when this slokha is
chanted.

I am posting this in response to the query of a member of
this group who wanted to know what are the slokhas that
can be chanted apart from the usual "shubham karoti
kalyaanam...." slokha.

Sri Subrahmanya mantra for success in any
undertaking

Sri Subrahmanya mantra for success in any undertaking

Om Saravanabhavaya Namah

This is a very powerful mantra. According to Sri Swami
Sivananda, it will give success in any undertaking and make
you glorious. It will drive off the evil influences and evil
spirits.

I just want to add one more shloka from SUBRAMANYA
BHUJANGAM
This is for the family's prosperity and harmony.
In Sanskrit:

Kalathram Suda Banduvarka: Pasurva
Narovaada Naari Grihe Ye Madhiyaa: I
Bajantho Namantha: Sthuvantho Bhavantham
Smaran Thashcha The Santhu Sarve Kumara II

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S(h)anais(h)chara Kavacham

S(h)anais(h)chara Kavacham:

Om asya S(h)ree S(h)anais(h)chara kavacha
mahaamanthrasya
Kas(h)yapa Rishi:
Anushtup chanda:
S(h)anais(h)charO daevathaa.
Mama S(h)anais(h)charaprasaada siddhyarthae( or peedaa
parihaaraarthae) japae viniyOga:

Chathurbhujam s(h)anim daevam chaapathooNee
kripaaNakai:
Saritham varadam bheemadamshtram
neelOthpalaakruthim.

Neelamaalyaanulaepancha neelarathnairalankrutham
JvaalOrdhva makutaabhaasam neelagrudhra rathaanvitham

Maerum pradakshiNam yaantham sarvalOka
bhayaa(a)vaham
KrishNaam baradharam daevam dvibhujam grudhra
samsthitham

Sarvapeedaaharam nruNaam dhyaayaed
grahaNOththamam

S(h)anais(h)charas(h)rOrakshaenmukham bhakthaarthi
naas(h)ana:
KarNau krishNaambara: paathu naethrae Sarva bhayankara:

KrishNaangO naasikaam rakshath kandam mae s(h)ithi
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kaNtaka:
Bhujau mae subhuja: paathu hasthau neelOthpalaprabha:

Paathu mae hrudayam krishNa: kukshim
s(h)shkOdarasthathaa
Katim mae vikata: paathu ooroo mae ghOra roopavaan

Jaanunee paathu mae dheerghO janghae mae
mangaLaprada:
SarvaaNi cha mamaangaani paathu bhaaskara nandana:

Ya idam kavacham divyam sarvapeedaaharam nruNaam
Patathi s(h)raddhayaa yukthA sarvaan
kaamaanuvaapnuyaath

Ithi S(h)anais(h)chara kavcha sthothram sampoorNam

Guruvayoorappan Shloka for removing negative
effects caused by Navagrahas:

Keyooraangatha Ganganoththama Mahaa
Rathnaanguliyaangitha
Shreemath Baahu Sadushka Sangatha Gathaa Sankaari
Bhangeruhaam !
Kaanchith Kaanchana Kaanchilaanchithalasath
Peetaambaralambhini
Maalambe Vimalaambujath Yuthipathaam Moorthim
Dvaarchith sitham !!

Sarvaroga Nivarana Mantram

The following mantra is chanted for curing all types of illness.

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SARVAROGA NIVARANA MANTRAM

Bhagavathi Devi Parvatha devi
Balamigu Devi Durgaiyaley(spelt as Durgaiyal A)
Jegamadhu yavum Jeya Jeya venavey
Sankari unnai padidumey
Hara Hara Thaga Thaga pasa pasa venavey
Thalarthidu Jodhiyanavaley
Roga Nivarani Soga Nivarani
Thabha Nivarani Jeya Durga!

Thandini Devi Dhakshini Devi
KatkiniDevi Durgaiyaley(spelt as Durgaiyal A)
Nandana Thaana Thana Thana Thaana
Thaandava Nadana eswariye(spelt as eswari A)
Mundini Devi Munaioli Sooli
Munivargal Devi manitheevi

Kaalini Neeye(Nee A(you)) Kamini Neeye
Karthigai Neeye Durgaiyaley(spelt as Durgaiyal A)
Neelini Neeye Needhini Neeye
Neernidhi Neeye Neer Oliye
Malini Neeye Madhini Neeye
Madhavi neeye maanVizhiye

Narani maye naanmugan Thaaye
Naagini yaaye Durgaiyaley(spelt as Durgaiyal A)
Oohranimaye oohttru thaye
Oohrthuvyaye oohr(place)oliye
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Kaarani maaye kaaruni Thaye!
Kaalaga yaye Kaasiniye

Thirumagalaanai kalaimagalaanai
Malaimagalaanai Durgaiyaley(spelt as Durgaiyal A)
Perunidhiyanaai Perarivaanai
Peruvaliyaanai pennmayaley!
Narumalaraanai nallavalaanai
Nandiniyaanai Nangaiyaley

Vedhamum Neeye Vedhiyan Neeye
Vegamum Neeye Durgaiyaley(spelt as Durgaiyal A)
Naadhamum neeye naattrisai Neeye
Naanamum Neeye Naayagiye
Maadhamum neeye Maathalam Neeye
Maanamum Neeye Maayavaley

Kovurai Jothi Komala jothi
Komadhi Jothi Durgaiyaley(spelt as Durgaiyal A)
Naavurai Jothi Naatrisai Jothi
Naattiya Jothi Naachiyaley

Poovurai Jothi PooraniJothi
Boodha Nal Jothi Pooranaiye (spelt as Pooranai A)

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Skantha Maadhini kaathyaayanye
Jeya Jeya Kaala Rathiri gowri
Sithidhaa Shreenala Durgaiyaley(spelt as Durgaiyal A)

GANESHA PANCHARATNAM

1.Mudakaraatha Modakam Sada Vimukti Saadhakam
Kalaadharaavatamsakam Vilasiloka Rakshakam
Anaaya Kaika Naayakam Vinasitebha Daityakam
Nataasubhasu Naashakam Namaami Tham Vinaayakam.
Meaning: I prostrate before Lord Vinaayaka who joyously
holds modaka in His hand, who bestows salvation, who wears
the moon as a crown in His head, who is the sole leader of
those who lose themselves in the world. The leader of the
leaderless who destroyed the elephant demon called
Gajaasura and who quickly destroys the sins of those who
bow down to Him, I worship such a Lord Ganesh.

2.Natetaraati Bheekaram Navoditaarka Bhaasvaram
Namat Suraari Nirjanam Nataadhi Kaapa Duddharam
Suresvaram Nidheesvaram Gajesvaram Ganeshvaram
Mahesvaram Samaasraye Paraatparam Nirantaram.
Meaning: I meditate eternally on Him, the Lord of the Ganas,
who is frightening to those not devoted, who shines like the
morning sun, to whom all the Gods and demons bow, who
removes the great distress of His devotees and who is the
best among the best.

3.Samasta Loka Samkaram Nirasta Daitya Kunjaram
Daredarodaram Varam Vare Bhavaktra Maksharam
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Krupaakaram Kshamaakaram Mudaakaram Yasaskaram
Manaskaram Namaskrutaam Namaskaromi Bhaasvaram.
Meaning: I bow down with my whole mind to the shining
Ganapati who brings happiness to all the worlds, who
destroyed the demon Gajasura, who has a big belly, beautiful
elephant face, who is immortal, who gives mercy, forgiveness
and happiness to those who bow to Him and who bestows
fame and a well disposed mind.

4.Akimchanaarti Marjanam Chirantanokti Bhaajanam
Puraari Poorva Nandanam Suraari Garva Charvanam
Prapancha Naasha Bheeshanam Dhananjayaadi Bhushanam
Kapola Daana Vaaranam Bhajaey Puraana Vaaranam.
Meaning: I worship the ancient elephant God who destroys
the pains of the poor, who is the abode of Aum, who is the
first son of Lord Shiva (Shiva who is the destroyer of triple
cities), who destroys the pride of the enemies of the Gods,
who is frightening to look at during the time of world's
destruction, who is fierce like an elephant in rut and who
wears Dhananjaya and other serpents as his ornaments.

5.Nitaantikaanta Dantakaanti Mantakaanta Kaatmajam
Achintya Rupa Mantaheena Mantaraaya Krintanam
Hrudantarey Nirantaram Vasantameva Yoginam
Tameka Danta Meva Tam Vichintayaami Santatam.
Meaning: I constantly reflect upon that single tusked God
only, whose lustrous tusk is very beautiful, who is the son of
Lord Shiva, (Shiva, the God of destruction), whose form is
immortal and unknowable, who tears asunder all obstacles,
and who dwells forever in the hearts of the Yogis.

6.Mahaaganesa Pancharatnam Aadarena Yonvaham
Prajapati Prabhaatake Hrudi Smaran Ganesvaram
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Arogatham Adoshataam Susaahitim Suputrataam
Samaahitaayu Rastabhootim Abhyupaiti Sochiraat.
Meaning: He who recites this every morning with devotion,
these five gems about Lord Ganapati and who remembers in
his heart the great Ganesha, will soon be endowed with a
healthy life free of all blemishes, will attain learning, noble
sons, a long life that is calm and pleasant and will be
endowed with spiritual and material prosperity.

Sri Raja Rajeshwari Ashtakam

here is a presentation of rajarajeshwari ashtakam, they say
when the mind is in sorrow and the situation too hard to tide
over this slokam is to be told in the house and all will
improve, so here i hope many will benefit with this...sunkan..

Sri rajarajeshwari ashtakaam:

Ambha sambhavi chandramouli rabhala aparna uma
paarvathii
Kaali haimavathi shiva thrinayanaa kaathyayani bhairavi
Savithri navayowvana subhaghari saam rajya lakshmi
pradha
Chitrubhi paradevatha bhagavathi sri rajarajeshwari 1

Ambha mohini devathaa thribhuvanani
aanandhasandhayini
Vaani pallava bhaani venu murali ghanapriya lolinii
Kalyanee uduraaja bhimbhavadana dhoomratcha
samharinii

Ambha noopura rathna kankanadhari keyoora haaraavali
103

Jaadhi shambhagha vyjayanthi laharii kryveyagai raajithaa
Veena venu vinodha manditha karaa veeraasaney
samsthithaa

Ambha routhrini bhadrakaali pagalaa jwaalaamukhi
vaishnavi
Brahmaani thripuraandhaki suranudhaa dedeepya
manojwala
Chaamundaachridha ratcha bhosha janani daatchayani
vallavi

Ambha kula dhanuhu : kasaangusadhari arthendhu
bhimbhaadari
Varaahi madhu kaidhabha prasamani vaani ramaa sevithaa
Mallaathyaasuraha mughadaithya mdani maaheshwari
shambhiga

Ambha srishti vinaasa paalanakari aarya visam sobhithaa
Gaayathri pranvaatcharaamrudharasa: pooranaanu sandhi
kridha
Omkaari vinadhasudaarchidapadaa uththanda
daithyabhahaa

Ambha saasvadha aagamaadi vinudhaa aarya
mahadevathaa
Ya brahmaadi, bibeelikaan janadadhi yaavai jagan mohini
Ya panjapranavaadhi repaajanani ya chithkala maalini

104

Ambha paalitha bhaktha raaja danisam ambaastagam yaha
padeth
Ambha lolaa kadatcha veetcha lalithanjaiswarya
mavyahadam
Ambha pavana manthra raaja padana thandesa motcha
pradha

Varaha Kavacham for being blessed with
babies

Kshaya apasmara kushtadyai maha rogai pramuchyathe,
Varaha kavacham yasthu prathyaham padathe yathi. 11

He who reads Varaha Kavacham daily himself.
Would get cured of tuberculosis, epilepsy and leprosy

.Shathru peeda vinirmuktho bhoopathithwam aapnuyath,
Likhithwa dharayedhyasthu bahu moole galedhava. 12

He who writes it and wears in the neck or on the hand,
Would get freedom from enemies and get position equal to
king.

Bhootha pretha pisachadhya yaksha gandharwa rakshasa,
Shathruvo gora karmano yea chanyai visha janthava,
Nashta dharpa vinasyanthi vidravanthi dhiso dasa. 13

Devils ghouls, ghosts , yakshas, gandharwas, Rakshasa,
Terrible enemies and other poisonous beings,
Originating from ten directions will perish.

Sri Parvathi Uvacha:‐
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Goddess Parvathi said:‐

Thath broohi kavacham mahyam yena gupth jagathraye. 14
SAnchareth deva van marthya sarva shathru vibheeshana,

Yen aapnothi cha samrajyam thanme broohi sada shiva. 15

Oh my Lord Shiva, Kindly tell me that very secret armour ,
Which destroys enemies of devas as well as men,
And which can give them a country to rule.

Sri Shankara Uvacha:‐
Lord Shiva said:‐

Srunu kalyani vakshyami varakavacam shubham,
Yena guptho labeth marthyo vijayam sarva sampadam. 16

Pleases hear Kalyani that holy armour of Varaha,
Which is secret and gives wealth and victory to humans.

Angarakshakaram punyam maha pathaka nasanam,
Sarva roga prasamanam, sarva durgrahanasanam. 17

It protects our body, destroys great sins,
Cures all diseases and bad effects of all planets.

Visha abhichara kruthyadhi shatru peeda nivaranam,
Noktham kasyapi poorva hi gopyath gopyatharam yada. 18

This cures poison, bad chants and trouble from enemies,
And should be kept as more secret than a secret.

Varahena pura proktham mahyam cha parameshtine,
106

Yudheshu jayadham devi shathru peeda nivaranam. 19

This place where Lord Varaha came at times of yore,
Is the one which gives victory and destruction of enemies.

Varaha kavachath guptho na shubham labhathe nara,
Varaha kavachasyasya rishir Brahma prakeerthitha, 20

Varaha Kavacha which was composed by sage Brahma,
Even though extremely secret is being given to men.

Chandho anushtup thadha devo varaho bhoo parigraha,
Prakshalya padhou pani cha samyagachamya varina. 21

Written in anushtup meter, its god is Varaha carrying earth,
And should be canted after washing the feet and inner
purification.

Kruthwa anga kara nyasa sa pavithra udang mukha,
Om bhoor bhuva suvarithi namo bhoo patha yepi cha. 22

After doing the rituals of the hand and other organs,
Sitting in a clean place staring in front, The chant,
Of Om, Bhoo,bhuva suva etc should be chanted.

Thatho bhagwathe paschad Varahaya namasthadha,
Yevam shadangam nyasam cha nyased anguleeshu
kramath. 23

After saluting God and touching the six organs in a proper
manner,
By the fingers Lord Varaha should be saluted.

107

Nama swethavarahaya maha kolaya bhoopathe,
Yagnangaya shubhangaya sarvagnaya paramathmane. 24
Sthrvathundaya dheeraya para brahma swaroopine,
Vakra damshtraya nithyaya namo antharyamini kramath.
25
Anguleeshu nyased vidhwan kara prashte thaleshvapi,
Dhyathwa Swethavaraham cha paschad manthra
mudheerayath. 26

“Salutations to the white boar, to the king who is the great
boar,
Who is part of the sacrifice , whose all body parts are holy,
Who is the all knowing one and who is ultimate God.,
Who has fierce horn, who is courageous , who is of the form
of ultimate,
Who has slanted teeth , who is for ever and who is inside
everything.”
Saying this, the learned one touches different parts of the
body by fingers,
Meditates on the white boar and then starts the chanting of
manthras.
(It could be chanted without these preliminaries also by any
one)
Dhyanam
Meditation

Om swetham varaha vapusham kshithi mudwarantham,
Sankhari sarva varada abhaya yuktha bahum,
Dhyayen nirjaischa thanubhi sakalai roopetham,
Poorna vibhum sakala vanchitha sidhaye ajam. 27

Meditating on the white God Varaha
Who holds the earth aloft and gives protection,
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Who is armed with conch wheel,
Who shows the sign of protection by his hand,
And who is the complete God,
Would fulfill all one’s wishes.

Varaha poorvatha pathu, dakshine dandakanthaka,
Hiranyaksha hara pathu paschima gadayayudha. 28

Let my east be protected by Lord Varaha,
Let my south be protected by him, who is end of terrible
beings,
And let my west be protected by the holder of Mace,
Who killed the rakshasa called Hiranyaksha.

Here is the rest of the great Stotra:‐
Uthare bhoomi hrud pathu agasthadvayu vahana,
Oordhwa pathu hrishikeso digvidikshu gada dhara. 29

Let my north be protected by he , who recovered earth,
Let the place under me be protected by he who rides the
wind,
Let Lord Hrishikesa armed with mace protect the top.

Pratha pathu prajanadha, kalpakruth sangame avathu,
Madyahne vajra kesasthu , sayahne sarva poojitha. 30

In the morning let me be protected by lord of people,
Who has been protecting them for ages,
Let the diamond haired one protect me in the noon,
And he who is worshipped by every one protect me in the
evening.

Pradoshe pahu padmaksho, rathrou Rajeeva lochana,
109

Niseendra garvaha pathu pathusha parameshwara. 31

Let me be protected by lotus eyed one during dusk,
Let the lotus eyed one protect me at night,
And let the God of everything protect me at mid night.

Adavyam agraja pathu, gamena garudasana,
Sthale pathu maha theja, jale pathw avani pathi. 32

Let me protected in the forest by the elder God,
Let he who rides the eagle protect while I am moving,
Let the one with great shine protect me on the land,
And let God of earth protect me in water.

Gruhe pathu gruhadyaksho, Padmanabha purovathu,
Jillika varada pathu swagrame karunakara. 33

Let the presiding deity of home protect me at home,
Let he who has lotus in belly protect me inside the town,
Let the merciful protector who plays music protect me in
village.

Ranagre daithyaha patrhu, vishame pathu chakra bruth,
Rogeshu vaidyarajasthu, kolo vyadheeshu rakshathu. 34

In the battle field let the victor over Rakshasas protect me,
When I am in trouble the holder of wheel protect me,
Let the king of doctors who has taken the form of a boar,
Protect me whenever I am sick.

Thapatrayath thapo murthy, karma pasacha viswa kruth,
Klesa kaleshu sarveshu pathu padsmavathir vibhu. 35

110

Let the master of meditation protect me from three type of
troubles,
Let the maker of the universe protect me from attraction of
world,
And in times of difficulty , let the Lord of she who sits on the
lotus protect me.

Hiranyagarbha samsthuthya padhou pathu nirantharam,
Gulphou gunakara pthu , jange pathu janardhana. 36

Let him who holds the entire universe protect my feet
forever,
Let the doer of good protect my private parts,
And let Lord Janardhana protect my thighs.

Janu cha jayakruth pathu pathuru purushothama,
Rakthaksho jagane pathu katim viswambaro avathu. 37

Let my knees be protected by he who makes victory,
Let my feet and calf be protected by the greatest among
men,
Let my hip be protected by the red eyed god, who wears the
universe.

Parswe pathu suradhyaksha . pathu kuksheem parathpara,
Nabhim brahma pitha pathu hrudayam hrudayeswara. 38

Let the nearby areas be protected by the Lord of devas,
Let the ultimate God protect my belly,
Let my stomach be protected by father of Brahma,
And let lord of the heart protect my heart.

Mahadamshtra sthanou pathu, kandam pathu vimukthidha,
111

Prabanjna pathir bahu , karou kama pithavathu. 39

Let he who has big teeth protect my chest,
Let he who gives salvation protect my neck.
Let the lord of creation protect my hands,
And let the father of Manmatha protect my hands.

Hasthu hamsapathi pathu , pathu sarvanguleer hari,
SArvangaschibukam pathu pathvoshti kala nemi niha. 40

Let my inner hand be protected by lord of lotus,
Let Hari protect all my fingers,
Let the guide of the path protect all my limbs,
And let my chin be protected by killer of Kalanemi.

Mukham pathu Madhuha, pathu dantham Damodaravathu,
Nasikam avyaya pathu , nethre Suryendu lochana. 41

Let killer of Madhu protect my face,
Let Lord Damodhara protect my teeth,
Let the un knowable one protect my nose,
And let my eyes be protected by the Lord,
Who has Sun and Moon as his eyes.

Phalam karma phaladyaksha , pathu karnou Maha Radha,
Sesha sayee sira pathu, kesan pathu niramaya. 42

Let he who presides over result of duties protect my
forehead,
Let the great warrior protect my ears,
Let he who sleeps on Adhisesha protect my head,
And let the passionless one protect my hairs.

112

SArvangam pathu sarvesa, sada pathu satheeswara,
Ithedham kavacham punyam varahasya mahathmana. 43

Let all my limbs be protected by God of all,
Let me be protected forever by the God of Parvathi,
Thus ends the holy armour of Lord Varaha.

Ya padeth srunuyathvapi , thasya mruthyur vinasyathi,
Tham namasyanthi bhoothani, bheetha sanjalipanaya. 44

For him who reads or hears this,
There would not be any death,
And all ghosts would be afraid of him,
And salute him bowing down.

Rajadasya bhayam nasthi, rajyabramso na jayathe,
Yannamasmaranath bheetha bhootha , vetala , Rakshasa.
45

There would be no fear from enemies of kingdom,
And he would never loose his kingdom,
And just thinking about it would make,
Ghosts. Ghouls and Rakshasas shiver out of fear.

Maharogascha nasyanthi , sathyam sathyam vadamyaham,
Kande thu kavacham bhadhoodhwa , vandhya puthravatrhi
bhaveth. 46

I am telling the truth again and again,
That leprosy would be cured and,
She who cannot conceive would get a son,
If she wears this armour in her neck.

113

Shathru sainyakshaya prapthi, dukha prasamanam thadha,
Uthpatha durnimithathi soochitha arishta nasanam. 47

It would Exterminate the army of enemy,
Remove sorrows completely and destroy
Unfortunate events ,indicated by bad omens

Brahma vidhya prabodham cha labathe nathra samsaya,
Druthvedam kavacham punyam mandatha para veeraha. 48

Without doubt it will give us knowledge of Brahman,
And wearing this armour, Mandatha became a great warrior.

JIthwa thu sambareem mayam daithyendanavadheeth
kshanath,
Kavachenavrutho bhoothwa devendropi surariha. 49

You can win over the veil of magic and
In seconds defeat king of Rakshasas,
And can become the Indra, the king of devas.

Bhoomyopadishta kavacha dharana narakopi cha,
Sarva vadhyo jayi bhoothwa, mahatheem keerthi
mapthawan. 50

Even if one is in hell, wearing of this armour,
Makes you victorious in everything,
And make you earn lots and lots of fame.

Aswatha moole arka vare nithya pushkaranee thate,
Varaha kavacham japthwa sathavaram patedhyadi. 51
Apoorva rajya samprapthi nashtasya punaragamam,
Labadhe nathra sandeha sathya medan mayoditham. 52
114

One who chants Varaha Kavacham in the shade of Banyan
tree,
In the banks of Nithya Pushkaranee for one hundred weeks,
Without any doubt and as a matter of oath,
Would get great countries, would again see a lost person

Japthwa Varaha mantram thu lakshamekam nirantharam,
Dasamsam tharpanam homam payasaena druthena cha. 53
Kurvan trikala sandhyasu kavachenavrutho yadi,
Bhoomandala adhipathyam cha labhade nathra samsaya.
54

Constantly chanting the chant Of Varaha hundred thousand
times,
.One tenth of such times make fire sacrifice with Payasam as
offering,
Or do prayers at dawn, noon and dusk wearing this armour
Without any doubt make one , a king of this world.

Idham uktham maya devi gopaneyam durathmana,
Vara Kavacham punyam sasararnava tharakam. 55

Oh divine lady, keep this as secret from bad people,
For this Varahaa Kavacham helps us you to cross the sea of
samsara.

Mahapathaka kotignam, bhukthi mukthi phala pradham,
Vachyam puthraya sishyaya sadu druthaya su dheemathe.
56

This destroys crores of evil deeds , grants you salvation,
Makes you have students and sons who are good and well
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behaved.

Sri Sutha:‐
Sutha said:‐

Ithi pathyur vacha sruthwa devi santhushta manasa,
Vinayaka guhou puthrou prapedhe surarchithou. 57
Kavachasya prabhavena loka matha cha parvathy,
Ya idham srunuyan nithyam, y ova padathi nithyasa. 58
Sa muktha sarva papebhyo Vishnu loke maheeyathe. 59

Hearing the words of her Lord the goddess became very
happy,
And begot Ganesa and Subrahmanya who were worshipped
by Gods.
Due to the power of this armour and became mother of the
world.
He who hears daily or daily reads it without break,
Would get rid of all his sins and reach the holy world of
Vishnu.

Sree Samkshepa Sundara Kanda
(From Vayu Purana
(Those who do not have time to read the entire Ramayana,
could get the same effect by reading Sundara Kanda. People
who do not have even time to read full Sundara Kanda, Could
read this ï¿½Samkshepa Sundara Kanda (Sundara Kanda in
brief) and be benefited. It is written that reading this would
cure illnesses, give long life, bring to an end enmity, and lead
to all round happiness and well being.)
Dhyana Sloka
116

Ganapathi

Shuklam Baradaram Vishnum, Sasi Varnam Chatur Bhujam,
Prasanna Vadanan Dyayet, Sarva Vignopa Santhaye

Dressed in white you are,
Oh, all pervading one,
And glowing with the colour of moon.
With four arms, you are, the all knowing one
I meditate on your ever‐smiling face,
And pray, ï¿½ Remove all obstacles on my wayï¿½.

Saraswathi

Dhorbhir Yuktha chathurbhi sphatika manimayi
makshmaalaam dadhaana
Hasthe naikena padmam sithamapi cha shukam pusthakam
chaparena,
Bhasa kundendu sankha sphatka mani nibha bhasamana
samaana
Saa mey vaag deva theyam nivasathu vadane sarvada
suprasanna.

Let that goddess of words,
Who has four hands,
Who holds the garland of crystal beads in one hand,
Who holds parrot, white lotus and book in other hands,
And who is as lustrous as kunda flowers, moon, conch and
crystal beads,
Live always in my face and bless me.

Valmiki
117

Koojantham Rama Ramethi maduram madsuraksharam,
Aaroohya kavitha shakhaam vande Valmiki
kokilam.

Salutations to The nightingale Valmiki,
Who sits on the poem like branch,
And who goes on singing sweetly,
ï¿½Ramaï¿½, ï¿½Ramaï¿½ and ï¿½Ramaï¿½.

Valmike muni simhasya kavitha vana charina,
Srunvan Rama kadha naadam ko na yathi paraam
gathim.

Who in this world will not attain salvation,
Who happen to hear the story of Rama,
Composed by the lion among poets Valmiki,
Who always lived in the forest.

Ya pibhan Rama charithamrutha sagaram,
Aruthastham munim vande, prachethasa
makalmasham.

I salute that resplendent sage ,
Who never got satisfied,
But forever drank the story of Rama,
Which is like the sea of nectar.

Hanuman

Goshpadi krutha vaareesham masaki krutha rakshasam,
Ramayana maha mala rathnam Vande
anilathmajam,
118

I pray to him who is born to the God of wind.
Who made the king of lakes look like the hoof of a cow,
Who made the great Rakshasas look like simple mosquitoes,
And who is born to the God of wind.
And is the greatest jewel in the garland of the story of
Rama,

Yatra yatra Raghu nada keerthanam,
Thathra thathra krudha masthakanjalim,
Bhashpa vari pari poorna lochanam,
Maruthim namatha Rakshasanthakam.

I pray and salute the son of wind god,
Who brought to end the rakshasas,
Who is always present with eye full of tears,
With head bowed in veneration,
Wherever the praise of Lord Rama is sung

Anjaneya madhi patalananam,
Kanchanadri kamaneeya vigraham,
Parijatha tharu moola vasinam,
Bhavayami bhava mana
nandanam.

I bow before the darling son of the god of wind,
Who is the son of Anjana,
Who is great among killers of Rakshasas,
Who is like a golden mountain,
Who is handsome to look at,
And who lives near the roots of Parijatha tree.

Mano javam , maruda thulya vegam,
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Jithendriyam buddhi matham varishtam,
Vatha atmajam vanara yudha mukhyam,
Sree rama dootham sirasa
namami.

I bow my head and salute the emissary of Rama,
Who has won over his mind,
Who has similar speed as wind,
Who has mastery over his organs,
Who is the greatest among the knowledgeable,
Who is the son of God of wind,
And who is the chief in the army of monkeys

Budhir balam yaso dhairyam nirbhayathwam arokadha,
Ajadyam vak paduthwancha hanumath smaranath
bhaveth.

He who meditates on Lord Hanuman,
Would be blessed with knowledge, strength,
Fame, courage, fearlessness, health,
Tirelessness and mastery over words

Anjananandanam veeram , janaki soka nasanam,
Kapeesam aksha hantharam vande lanka
bhayangaram.

My salutation to the terror of Lanka,
Who is the darling baby of Anjana,
Who is killer of all sorrows of Janaki,
Who is the god of all monkeys,
And who is the killer of Aksha.

120

Ullangasya sindho salilam salilam cha sokha vahnim
janakathmajaya,
AAdhaya thenaiva dhadhaha Lankam namami tham
pranjalir Anjaneyam

I salute that son of Anjana with folded hands,
Who crosses the great ocean playfully,
Who took away the fire like sorrow of Sita,
And with that burnt the city of Lanka.

Khyatha Sree Raa dhootha pavanathanubhava pingalaaksha
shikhaavaan,
Sita sokhopahari, Dasa mukha vijayi Lakshmana prana
datha,
Aanetha beshajaadrer lavana jala nidher lagane deekshtho
ya,
Veera sreemaan hanuman mama manasi vasan karyasidhim
thanothu.

Let that noble hero Hanuman ,
Who is famous,
Who is the emissary of lord Rama,
Who is the son of wind god,
Who has red eyes,
Who has a matted tuft,
Who brought to the end the sorrow of Sita,
Who won over the ten faced Ravana,
Who gave life back to Lakshmana,
Who brought the mountain,
And who took vow to cross the ocean,
Live always in my mind,
And help me to complete my jobs.

121

Dhoorvarikrutha Sithaathi prakati krutha Rama vaibhava
sphoorthi,
Dharitha dasamukha keerthi , puraho mama pathu
Hanumatho moorthi.

Let the vision of Hanuman,
Who destroyed the sorrow of Sita,
Who heralded the fame of Rama,
And who destroyed the fame of Ravana,
Be always before me,
And always protect me.

Ramayanam

Valmiki giri sambhootha Rama Sagara gamini,
Puinathu bhuvanam punyaa Ramayana maha
nadhi.

Let the whole world become holy,
By this river called ï¿½The story of Ramaï¿½,
Which starts from the mountain of Valmiki,
And joins the ocean of Rama.

Veda vedhye pare pumsi jathe dasaradhathmaje,
Veda prachethasa daseeth sakshath
Ramayanathmana.

When the God who is known by Vedas,
Was born as the son of Dasaratha,
Veda was born again from Sage Valmiki as Ramayana.

Lord Rama

122

Vaidehi sahitham surudrumathale haime maha mandape,
Madhye pushpaka masane mani maye veerasane
susthitham,
Aagre vaachayathi prabhanjana suthe thathwam
muneebhya param,
Vyakhyaantham Barathathibhi parivrutham Raamam bhaje
syamalam.

I salute that black coloured Rama,
Who sits along with daughter of Videha,
And in the company of Baratha and others,
Inside the golden shed beneath the holy tree of Karpaga,
On the seat of flowers bedecked with jewels,
Built in its centre,
Explaining the essence of knowledge,
To the assembled sages,
And to the son of Anjana.

Namosthu Ramaya salakshanaya , devyai cha thasyai
Janakathmajayai,
Namosthu rudrendra yamanilebhyo, namosthu chandrarka
marud ganebhya.

My salutations to Lord Rama who is with Lakshmana,
My salutations to that daughter of Janaka who is his wife,
My salutations to Rudra, Indra, Yama and wind,
And my salutations to moon, Sun and Marud Ganas.

Samkshepa Sundara Kandam
(Sundara Kandam in brief.)

Thatho Ravana neethaya Seethaya shathru karsana,
123

Iyesha padamanveshtam charana charithe
padhi. 1

For finding out Sita,
Abducted by Ravana,
And who is in the custody of enemies,
The great Hanuman who kills his enemies,
Started his journey , in the path in the sky,
Frequented by Charanas.

Yadha Raghava nirmuktha sara swasana vikrama,
Gache thadwad gamishyami lankaam Ravana
palitham. 2

He said that he would go to Lanka,
As swiftly as a roaring wind,
Like an arrow sent by lord Rama.

Pravisya nagareem Lankam kapi raja hithangara,
Chakre atha padham savyam cha sathroonam sa thu
moordhani. 3

He who does well to the king of monkeys,
Entered the city fast,
By keeping his left leg first,
As if it is kept on the head of his enemies.

Pravisa nishpatham schapi prapthan uthpthann api,
Sarvamapyavakasam sa vicha chara maha
kapi. 4

That great monkey searched everywhere in that city,
By jumping up and down in various places,
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And again and again searching in other places.

Drushta manthapuam sarva drushta ravana yoshitha,
Na seethe drusyathe sadhwi vratha jatho mama
srama. 5

He felt sad and thought,
ï¿½I have seen the full harem,
And also seen all the ladies of Ravana,
But I have not been able to see Sita.
And so my effort is in vain.ï¿½
Asoka vanika cheyam drusyathe yaa maha druma,
Immam abhigamishyami na heeyam vichitha
maya. 6

He saw then a forest of Asoka trees,
And thought he will also search there,
As he has not done it before.
And entered that forest.

Asoka vanikayam thu thasyam vanara pungava,
Thatho malina saveetham Rakshaseebhi sama vrithaam,
Upavasa krusam dheenam niswasanthim puna puna,
Dadarsa shukla pakshadhou Chandra rekha
mivamalaam. 7‐8

In the middle of the Asoka forest,
That monkey chief saw,
A lady wearing dirty cloths,
Surrounded by Rakshasis,
Who was famished because of absence of food,
Who was in a pitiable state,
Who was taking heavy breath again and again,
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And who was like the first crescent after the new moon.

Thaam sameekshya visalakshi madhikam malinam krusam,
Tharkayamasa Sithethi karanou roopa
padhibhi. 9

Seeing that lady with very broad eyes,
With a famished dirty look,
He argued within him,
And decided that it was Sita.

Asya devya manasthaasmimamsthasya chaasyam
prathishtitham,
Theneyam sa cha dharmathma muhartham aapi
jeevathi. 10

The mind of this holy lady is fixed in my Lord,
And my Lordï¿½s mind is fixed in this holy lady,
And that is why she is able to live at least for a second.

Evam Sitaam thadha drushtwa hrushta pavana sambhava,
Jagagama manasa Ramam prasa samsa cha tham
prabhum. 11

Becoming extremely happy,
On seeing Sita,
That son of wind God,
Mentally reached Rama,
And started praising him.

Raja Dasaradho nama radha kunjara vaajiman,
Thasya puthra priyo jyeshta sthaarathibha
nibhanana. 12
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There was a king called Dasaratha,
Who was having a great army,
Of chariots, horses and elephants.
He had an eldest son,
Who resembled the lord of stars ,
And was very dear to him.

Ramo Nama viseshagna sreshta sarva dhanushmatham,
Thasya sathyabhi sandhasya vrudhasya vachanath pithu,
Sabharya saha cha bratha veera pravrajitho
vanam. 13

Rama was a wise man,
And was greatest among,
Those who send the arrow.
He obeying the words of his father,
Who was wedded to truth ,
And who was old.
Went to the forest,
Along with his brother and wife.

Thathsthwa marshapahrutha Janaki Ravanena thu,
Sa marga manastham devim Rama Sita maninditham,
Asasad vane mithram Sugreevam nama
vanaram. 14

That daughter of Janaka,
Was abducted by the angered Ravana.
On Ramaï¿½s path in search of Sita,
He got Sugreeva who was a monkey,
As a friend in the forest.

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Sugreevenapi sandhishta haraya kamaroopina,
Dikshu sarvasu thaam devim vichinwanthi
sahasrasa. 15

Sent by Sugreeva,
Several thousands of monkeys,
Who can assume any shape they please,
Are searching for the holy lady,
In all directions.

Asya hetho visalakshya sagaram vegavan plutha,
Yadha roopam yadha varnam yadha Lakshmim cha
nischitham,
Aasrousham Ragahavasyaham seya maasadhitha
maya. 16

Only for the sake of that broad eyed one,
Did I cross the sea fast,
And I saw her in the same way,
As Raghava had described,
In the same form, colour and beauty.

Janaki chaapi thachruthwa vismayam param gatha,
Saa dadarsa kapim thathra prasrayam priya
vadhinam. 17

Hearing this , that Janaki,
Was drowned in surprise,
And saw the monkey sitting above,
Telling those pleasing words.

Tham abraveen maha theja Hanuman Maruthathmaja,
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Aham Ramasya sandhesad devi
dhoothasthvagatha. 18

Further told Hanuman,
That ever shining one,
:ï¿½ I am an emissary of Rama,
Who has brought message to you.ï¿½

Vaidehi kusali ramasthwam cha kusalamabarveeth,
Lakshmanascha maha theja barthru sthe anuchara priya
19
ï¿½Hey, daughter of Videha,
Rama is fine,
And he enquired about you,
And Lakshmana, who is the dear companion,
Of your husband also is fine.ï¿½

Saa thayo kusalam devi nischaya narasimhayo,
Preethi samhrushta sarvamgi hanumanthamadhabraveed.
20

Hearing the news of welfare,
Of those great lion like men,
She became happy all over,
And told Hanuman as follows.

Kalyani batha Gatheyam loukeeki prathibathi maa,
Eethi jeevantha maanando naram varsha sathad api.
21

ï¿½I feel that the proverb,
ï¿½Even if man suffers,
For one hundred years,
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He should continue to live,
Because, He can become,
Happy at any time.ï¿½
Is surely true.ï¿½

Bhooya eeva maha thejo Hanuman maaruthathmaja,
Aabraveed prasritham vaakyam Sita pratyaya kaaranath,
Rama nama ankitham chedham pasya devya anguleeyakam,
Prathyayartha thavaneetham thena datham mahathmana.
22

To encourage Sita and give her hope,
That greatly resplendent Hanuman,
Who was the son of wind God told,
ï¿½Hey holy lady, be pleased to see,
This ring in which the name of Rama is written.
This has been given by him,
To give you hope,
And has been brought by me.ï¿½

Graheethwa prekshamaana saa barthu kara
vibhooshanam,
Bartharam iva sampraptha Janaki mudithaa bhavath.
23

After receiving and seeing,
That hand ornament of her husband,
That daughter of Janaka,
Became as happy as,
She has got her husband himself.

Thatho vastragatham mukthwa divyam choodamanim
shubham,
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Pradheyo Raghavayeethi Sita Hanumathe dadhou.
24

Then she took her head brooch,
Which was divine and comforting,
From her dress , where it was tied,
And gave it to Hanuman,
For giving it to Raghava.

Thathasthu Hanuman veero bhabhanja pramadavanam,
Dasoham Kosalendraya Ramasyaklishta karmana,
Na Ravana sahasram mey yudhe prathibalam bhaved,
Ardayithwa pureem Lankamabhivadya cha Maithilim,
Samrudhartho gamishyami mishatham sarva rakshasam.
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Then Hanuman started destroying Asoka forest,
Announcing loudly as follows,
ï¿½I am the servant of Lord Rama,
Who functions effortlessly,
And even thousand Ravanas,
Can never become equal to me in war.
I am going to destroy the city of Lanka,
Salute the daughter of Mithila,
And return after completing my task,
Even when all the Rakshasa are witnessing.ï¿½

Veshtayanthi sma langoolam jeernai karpasakai patai,
Thailena cha abishichyadha thee agni thathrabhya
pathayath.
26

They tied on his tail worn out cloths,
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Dipped his tail in oil and set it on fire.

Deepyamane thathasthasya Langulagre Hanumatha,
Rakshasyastha Virupakshya samsu devyasthadapriyam.
27

When the tail of Hanuman was burning,
Those Rakshasis with crooked eyes,
Informed the sad news to the holy lady Sita.

Mangalabhimukhi thasya saa thadseen maha kape,
Upathasthe Visalaakshi prayatha havya vahanam,
Yadhyasthi pathi susrusha yadyasthi charitham thapa,
Yadhi vapyekapathinthwam seetho bhava Hanumatha.
28

That well wisher of that great monkey,
Started praying to the lord of fire,
ï¿½If I have served my husband properly,
If I have done all my jobs properly,
If I had been a faithful wife,
You become cool to the Hanuman.ï¿½

Hanumatha vegavatha vaanarena mahathmana,
Lankapuram pradagdham thadru drena yadha.
29

That great individual who was a monkey hero,
Burnt the city of Lanka, like Lord Rudra burnt the three cities.

Evam aswasya Vaidehim Hanuman Maruthathmaja,
Gamanaya mathim kruthwa Vaidehi mabhya vadhayath,
Thatha sa kapi sardhoola swami sandarsonothsuka,
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Aaruroha giri sreshta marishta mari mardhana.
30

After this Hanuman, the son of wind god,
Consoled the daughter of Videha,
And making preparations to depart,
Saluted the daughter of Videha.
Then that monkey warrior ,
Who is the destroyer of his enemies,
Interested in seeing his master fast,
Climbed on the top of Arishta mountain.

Nipapatha Mahendrasya Shikare Padapakule,
Drushta Sithethi vikrantha samkshepena nyavedhayath.
31

After alighting on the Mahendra mountain,
He informed the news he had in brief,
ï¿½I saw Sita.ï¿½

Preethimanthasthatha sarve vayu puthra purassara,
Mahendradrim parithyajyapupluvu plavagarshabha.
32

Lead by the son of Wind God,
The other monkeys whose heart was gladdened,
Left the Mahendra mountain,
Jumping and jumping.

Nipethur hari rajyasya sameepe Raghavasya cha,
Hanumamscha maha bahu pranamya sirasa thatha,
Niyatham akshatham devim Raghavasya nyavedhayath.
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They all alighted in the kingdom of monkeys,
Near to the place where Rama was staying,
And then the great hero Hanuman,
Bent his head in respect and
Informed lord Raghava,
That the holy lady,
Was without blemish,
And was observing her duties.

Thou jatha aswasow raja puthrow vidhithwa thachabignam
Raghavasya pradhaya,
Devya cha aakhyatham sarva mevanupuvyaardwacha
sampoorna vayu puthra sasamsa. 34

Realizing that that the princes were consoled,
He gave Sitaï¿½s head brooch to Raghava,
And told him all the words as told by the holy lady,
In that same order

Sri Rama Pattabishekam

Vasishto Vamadevascha Jabalir adha Kasyapa,
Kathyayano gowthamascha suyagno vijayasthadha,
Abhyasheemchan nara vyagram prasannena sugandhina,
Salilena sahasraksham vasavo vasava yadha.
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The great sages like Vasishta and Vamadeva,
Jabali , Kasyapa, Kathyayana and Gowthama,
Suyagna and Vijaya,
Anointed him with sacred scented waters,
Similar to the anointing of the thousand eyed Indra,
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Carried out by the eight Vasus.

Phalasruthi and Prayer

Ayushyam arogya karam yasayam soubrathrukam
budhikaram shubham cha,
Srothawya methan niyamena sadbirakhyana mojaskaram
rhidhi kaamai.
36

This story increases life and health,
Makes one famous and increases love among brothers,
Makes one wise and brings all good things,
And also fulfills all wishes.
If heard with discipline and devotion.

Swasthi prajabhya paripalayantham,
Nyayena margena mahim maheesa,
Gobrahmanabhya shubamasthu nithyam,
Loka samastha sukhino bhavanthu.
37

Let all people live happily,
Let kings rule with justice,
Let cows and Brahmins live happily,
And let all the people of this earth live happily for ever.

Ramaya Ramabhadraya Ramachandraya Vedhase,
Raghunadhaya Nadhaya Sithaya pathaye nama.
38

My salutations to Lord Rama,
To Ramabadhra, to Ramachandra,
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To the lord of Vedas,
To the chief of Raghu clan,
To the lord of the world,
And to the Lord of Sita.

Kayenavacha Manasendryrva budhyatmanava prakrithai
swabhawat,
Karomi yadyat sakalam parasmai narayanayethi
samarpayami.
39

I offer all that I do,
To Lord Narayana,
Whatever I do with my body,
Whatever I do with my mind,
Whatever I do with my brain,
Whatever I do with my soul,
And whatever I do with natureï¿½s help

Asadhya sadhaka swamin asadhyam thava kim vada,
Rama dhootha daya sindho math karya sadhaya prabho.
40

Hey ,emissary of Rama,
Who is the ocean of mercy,
And who does the impossible,
Is there some thing impossible for you?
So please help me to complete my duties.

Nithya sthothra Parayanam

Complied in English with translation
P.R.Ramachander*
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Sanathana Dharma better known as Hinduism is one of the
greatest and finest of ancient religions. It preaches that
every individual’s aim should be Moksha which in simple
words means merger with the Ultimate truth called Brahman
and reaching a state of no re birth.
Savants and sages of the religion suggest several methods
to attain this enviable state. Of these the simplest is Bhakthi
Yoga or devotion n to God, which ultimately merges you
with God. To make this easily possible a pan theistic concept
of God is enunciated by the religion. Also the Godhead is
viewed in myriad forms so that the devotion to him can be
done in a manner closest to our heart.He is viewed by some
as a child or friend or mother or father or a cruel one who
punishes or a kind one who is merciful or even as our sweet
heart. This has resulted in varied type of prayers addressed
to his or her favourite
Form of God.
Given below are prayers in Sanskrit with translation in
English verse of prayers which a Hindu is supposed to do on
various occasions and also prayers to several Gods:‐

Stotras as soon as one wakes up:‐
A Hindu is supposed to wake uo very early in the morning
much earlier to sun rise. It is believed that the first thing you
see in the morning determines one’s day.
As soon as one wakes up see he is supposed to see his
palm and recite the following sloka:‐

Karagre vasathu Lakshmi, Karamadhye Saraswathi,
Karamoole sthitha Gowri, Prabhate Kaa Darshanam.

Lakshmi lives in the tip of my palm,
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Saraswathi lives in its middle,
And Gowri lives at its base,
So I see my palm in the early morn.

Earth is a Goddess to Hindus. She is one of the wives of Maha
Vishnu one of the trinity of Hinduism. So it is necessary to ask
her pardon before one sets ones foot on her.This is done by
the following prayer:‐

Samudhra vasane devi, parvatha sthana mandithe,
Vishnu pathni namasthubhyam pada sparsam kshamasva
mae.

Salutations to you consort of Lord Vishnu,
Who is clothed by oceans,
And is adorned prettily by the mountains,
Pardon me mother, for setting my foot on you.

Cleanliness is a sin qua non‐to every Hindu.He does
purification of the body as well as the mind during his bath.
Purificatory bath is ultimate if it is done in the sacred waters
of some great rivers of India.The following prayers are
recited while taking bath:‐

Govindethi sada snanam Govindethi sada japam,
Govindethi sada dhyanam , sada Govinda keerthanam.

Meditate on Govinda while taking bath,
Meditate on him in your prayers,
Meditate on him while thinking of God,
And always sing his name.

Gange cha Yamune chaiva Godavari Saraswathi,
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Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jale asmin sannidhim kuru.

I pray you to enter,
This water meant for my bath,
Oh , holy river Ganga,
Oh, Holy river Yamuna,
Oh , Holy river Godavari,
Oh, Holy river Saraswathi,
Oh , Holy river Narmada,
Oh holy river Sindhu,
And holy river Kaveri.

Fire is one of the greatest Gods of Hinduism. He according to
them acts as a bridge between this ordinary world and the
Gods of heaven.Symbolically the lamp is lit and kept in the
house.Here is a prayer addressed to the lamp:‐

Shubham karothi kalyanam, aarogyam, dhana sampadam,
Budhi vruddhi Shatru vinasaya deepa jyothi namo nama.

Salutations and salutations,
To the holy flame of the lamp,
Which bestows on me all that is good,
Health as well as wealth,
Increase my intelligence,
And destroy all my enemies.

Thulasi or ocimum plant is venerated by every Hindu and is
invariably grown in the courtyard of every house.After
lighting up the lamp he is supposed to clean up the thulasi
plant and water it while reciting the following prayer:‐

Thulasi shree sakhi shubhe , papa haarini punyade,
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Namasthe Naradanuthe , Namo Narayana priye.

Oh , Holy Thulasi,
Bosom friend of Lakshmi,
Destroyer of sins,
Bestower of blessings,
Salutations to thee,
Who is praised by sage Narada,
And is the darling of Lord Narayana

Then he prays to the banyan tree which is the holy tree
providing him with shade , happiness and prosperity,

Aswatha vruksha sthuthi(Prayer to the banyan tree)

Moolatho brahma roopaya madhyatho visnu roopine,
Agratha Shiva roopaya , vruksha rajaya the nama.

Salutations to the king of trees,
Whose roots are Lord Brahma,
Whose stem is Lord Vishnu,
And whose crown is Lord Shiva.

Then He prays to Gods and nature to make the day very
great for him by reciting the following prayers:‐

Brhama murari tripurandhakari,
Bhanu sasi Bhoomi sutho budascha,
Gurusca Shukra . sani rahu Kethava,
Kurvanthu sarve mama suprabatham.

Let God Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva,
Planets Sun, mercury, Jupiter,
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Venus , Saturn, Rahu and Kethu,
Make this morning great for me.

Santhkumara, sanaka, Sananthana,
Sanathano apyasoori pingalow cha,
Saptha swara, saptha rasa thaani,
Kurvanthu sarve mama suprabatham.

May the sages, Sanathkumara, Sanaka, SanathaNA,
Aasuri and Pingala,
Let the seven musical notes
And let those seven nether worlds,.
Make this morning great for me.

Satharnva Saptha kulachalascha,
Saptharshayo dweepa pavanani saptha,
Bhooradhi kruthwa, bhuvanai saptha,
Kurvanthu mama suprabhatham.

Let the seven oceans,
Seven mountains,
Seven sages, seven forests,
Seven Islands and Seven Lokas,
Make this morning great to me.

He then turn east faces the Sun God and recites the following
prayer:‐.

Bhano, bhaskara Marthanda, Chanda rasmai, divakara,
Ayur, arogyam, budhim, sree yamscha dehi mae.

He who breaks the morn,
He who berings light to the world,
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He who brings heat tio the world,
He who has scorching rays,
And he who is the maker of the day,
Give me long life,
Health, intelligence and wealth.

He then prays to the God to make his day peaceful by
promotong harmony of the mind, body and spirit by reciting
one of the most ancient prayers of the world:‐

Saha veerya karava vahai,
Sahana navathu.Sahanou bunakthu. Saha veerya
karavavahai.
Tejaswinaa vadheedamasthu maa vidwishavahaii.
Om shanthi, shanthi, shanthi.

Let Brahmam protect the teacher‐student duo,
And also protect us,
We would work with vigour,
Let our learning be lustrous,
Let not we quarrel among ourselves,
Let there be peace, peace and peace.

He then reminds himself of the two great epics of India by
reciting the following slokas:‐

Eka sloki Ramayanam (Ramayana in one stanza)

Aadho Rama thapo vananu gamanam, Hathwa mrugam
kanchanam,
Vaidehi haranam, jatayu maranam, Sugreeva
sambhashanam,
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Bali nigrahanam, samudhra tharanam, Lanka pureem
dahanam,
Paschad Ravana Kumbha karna madanam, Ethat ithi
Ramayanam

Once Rama went to forest,
He chased the deer,
Sitha was kidnapped,
Jatayu was killed, There were talks with Sugreeva,
Bali was killed,
The sea was crossed,
Lanka was burnt,
And later Ravana and Kumbha karna,
Were also killed.
This in short is the story of Ramayanam.

Eka sloki bhagawatham (Bhagawatham in one
stanza)

Aadhou devaki devi garbha jananam, Gopi gruhe palanam,
Mayaa poothana jeevithaa apaharanam,
govardhanodharanam,
Kamsa chedana, kouravadi hananam, kunthi sutha
palanam,
Ethad bhagawatham purana kaditham sri Krishna
leelamrutham

Born to queen Devaki,
Brought up by Gopis,
Took out the life of Ogress Poothana,
Lifted the Govardhana mountain,
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Beheaded his uncle Kamsa,
Helped in killing the Kouravas,
And looked after the children of Kunthi.
This is in short the ancient story of Bhagawatha,
Which describes the nectar like play of Lord Krishna.

Then he prays to some great individuals of the Hindu lore.

Prayer to the five mothers

Gayathri thulasi gangam kamadhenum Arundatheem,
Pancha mathu smaren nithyam maha pataka nasanam.

Daily remembering the five mothers great,
Gayathru, Thulasi, Ganga,
Kamadhenu and Arundathi,
Will destroy the greatest sins.

Pancha kanya sthuthi. (Prayer to the five
maidens)

Ahalya , Draupadi, Seetha, Thara, Mandodari thada,
Panchakanya smarn nithyam maha pathaka nasanam

Daily remembering the five maidens great,
Ahalya, Draupadhi, Seetha,
Thara and Mandodhari
Will destroy the greatest sins

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Pancha devi sththi( Prayer to the five goddesses)

Uma, Usha cha Vaidehi Rema, Gangethi panchakam,
Prathareva smaren nithyam sowbhagyam vardhathe sada.

Daily early morn,
If one remembers the five devis,,
The goddess Uma,
The goddess of dawn Usha,
Lord Rama’s wife Vaidehi,
Lord Vishnu’s consort Rema,
And the holy river Ganga,
His good fortune will daily rise

Deepalakshmi Puja Format Part 1.

This puja is done for the general welfare of the family.
Friday is the most ideal day.
Wash and wipe any lamp – silver or brass. Steel is best
avoided.
Apply chandan & kumkum to the lamp.
You can light 2 or 5 wicks, depending on how much oil the
lamp will hold.

Optional:

On either side of the same, keep 2 small lamps.
On your left side ( right side of the above) can be “ ghee
lamp”.
On your right side (left side of the above) light with gingelly
oil & the wick should be red in colour, by smearing the same
with kumkum.
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Things to get ready:

Clean the floor or a palakai & put kolam. Over the kolam,
keep a plate in brass, copper , terracota or silver. On that
plate keep a few rice grains. On this, keep the lamp,
decorated with chandanam, kumkum and flowers.

By the side, keep the 2 small lamps as mentioned above.
Please remember this step is optional.

Keep ready – chandanam, kumkum, akshathai, vethalai‐
pakku, fruits ( fresh or dry), coconut broken into two,
oothupathi, camphor, panchapathram& spoon with water (
substitute a tumbler), another cup to collect the
water,flowers or coins to do archanai, arathi to be taken at
the end

It is customary to offer as naivedyam (1) rice cooked with few
grains of dhal ( 2) any payasam

We are invoking Devi – Lalitha or Bhuvaneshwari‐ on the
lamp. Adi Shankara has mentioned that when we worship
Bhuvaneshwari, Shri Mahalakshmi also comes by her side
and blesses us.

Thaan saevathae vasumathee svayamaeva lakshmeeh

So we can call this “ Bhuvaneshvari Mahalakshmi Puja” (
reference – Jayamangala stotram)

1 – Decorate the lamp & light it, chanting
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Deepo jyotih param brahma deepo jyotih janaardhanaha
Deepo harathu me paapam sandhyaa deepo namo(a)stutae

2 – Offer flowers chanting

shubham karoti kalyaanam aarogyam dhanasampadaha
shatru buddhi vinaas(h)aaya deepajyotih namo(a)stutae

Put the flower on the left of the deity and clean hands with
water.

3 ‐ Aasana puja: Sprinkle water on your seat while chanting (
this is to purify the seat )

Prithvi thvayaa dhrthaa lokaah devithvam vishnunaa
dhrthaah
Thvam cha dhaarayamaam devi pavithram kuru chaasanam

4– Ganta puja – Ring the bell chanting ( this is to purify the
atmosphere)

Jayadhwani mantra maatah svaahaa

Aagamaartham tu devaanaam gamanaartham thu
rakshasaam

Kurve ghabntaaravam thathra devathaahvaana laanchanam

5 ‐ Kalas(h)a puja: ‐ Decorate the pot with water by applying
kumkum & chandan – put a flower inside, cover with right
palm & chant
Gangae cha yamunae chaiva godaavari sarasvathi
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Narmadae sindu kaaveri jalae(a)smin sannidim kuru

6 – Aathma puja: ‐ Worship of the Self:

Deho devaalayah prokthah jeevodevas sanaathanah

Thyajeda(k)jnaana nirmaalyam so(a)ham bhaavena
pujayeth

7 – Achamanam: Take a sip of water after chanting each line.

Om achyuthaaya namah
Om ananthaaya namah
Om govindaaya namah

8 – Fold both hands and chant:

Om s(h)ree Agraroopaaya namah
Om s(h)ree Gurubhyom namah
Om s(h)ree mathr(u)pithr(u)byom namah
Om s(h)ree Kuladevathaayai namah
Om s(h)ree Ishtadevathaayai namah
Om s(h)ree Mahaaganapathayae namah
Om s(h)ree Krishnaaya Paramaathmanae namah

9 – Vigneswara Dhyanam:

Visualise Lord Ganesha.

Lightly tap the temples 5 times with knuckles and chant

S(h)uklaa mbharadharam vishnum s(h)as(h)ivarnam
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chathurbhujam

Prasannavadanam dhyaayaeth sarvavigno(u)pa
s(h)aanthayae

10 – Sankalpam:

Mamo(u)paaththa samastha duritha kshayadvaaraa S(h)ree
Paramaes(h)

varee Paramaes(h)vara preethyartham samastha loka sukha

praapthyartham mama saha kutumbaanaam
kshaemasthyrya veerya

vijaya aayuraarogya aishvaryaanaam abhivruddhyartham
dharmaartha

kaama moksha chathurvidha phala purushaarththa
siddhyartham sarva

roga nivaaranaartham mama ishta kaamyaartha
siddhyartham mama

gr(u)hae ashtalakshmi nivaasanaartham Alamelumangaa
samaetha

Prasanna Venkataes(h)vara prasaada siddhyartham
Meenakshi

somasundaraes(h)vara prasaada Siddhyartham s(h)ree
Bhuvanes(h)vari

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Mahalakshmi padaaravindae achanchalaa bhakthi
Siddhyartham mama

dheerga soumangalya praapthyartham sarva mangala
praapthyartham

S(h)ree Bhuvanaes(h)varee S(h)ree Mahaalakshmee pojaam
karishyae

Deepalakshmi Puja Format Part 2

11 – Dhyanam:

S(h)ree Bhuvanaes(h)vari:

Udhyadinadhyuthim indukireetaam thungakuchaam
Nayanathraya yukthaam smaera mukheem
Paas(h)aabheethikaraam prabhajaeth Bhuvanaes(h)vareem

S(h)ree Mahalakshmi:

Sarva mangala maangalyae vishnu vakshasthalaalayae
Aavaaahayaami daevithvaam abheeshta phaladaa bhava
Asmin deepae S(h)ree Bhuvanaes(h)vareem s(h)ree
mahaalaksmeem cha dhyaayaami

Saying this, drop flowers at the foot of the lamp.

12 ‐ Aavahanam ‐ Invocation.
In this step, we visualise the deity in our mind & offer flower
or akshathai to the lamp. Thereby we invoke the deity in the
lamp.

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Asmin deepae S(h)ree Bhuvanaes(h)vareem s(h)ree
mahaalaksmeem cha aavahayaami

Offer flowers to the lamp.

13 ‐ Aasanam ‐ offering seat:
Offer flowers at the feet of the lamp & chant

Aasanam samarpayaami

13 a ‐ Padhyam ‐ washing the feet:

Offer one spoon of water from the cup with water to the
empty cup & chant

Paadhyam samarpayaami

14 ‐ Arghyam ‐ Washing the hands:

empty cup & chant

Arghyam samarpayaami

15 ‐ Aachamaniyam ‐ Inner purification;

empty cup & chant

Aachamaniyam samarpayaami

16 ‐ Madhuparkam ‐ offering water

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empty cup & chant

Madhuparkam samarpayaami

17 ‐ Snaanam ‐ Bath:

empty cup & chant

Snaanam samarpayaami

Again water for inner purification

Snaanaanantharam aachamaneeyam samarpayaami

18 ‐ Vasthram ‐ Offering Cloth:

Offer flowers or akshathai chanting

Vasthram samarpayaami

Upaveetham samarpayaami

19 ‐ Aabharanam ‐ Offering ornaments:

Offer flowers or akshathai, chanting

Aaabharanam samarpayaami

20 ‐ Gandham & Kumkumam ‐ Offering sandalpaste &
kumkum:

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Gandhaan dhaarayaami

Ghandhasyopari haridraakumkumam samarpayaami

21 ‐ Pushpam ‐ offering flowers


Pushpaam ( pushpaani) samarpayaami


Puspaih poojayaami:

Start doing archanai with flowers or akshathai or copper or
silver coins.

Om S(h)ivaayai namah
S(h)ivas(h)s(h)akthyai namah
Ichchaas(h)akthyai namah
Kriyaa s(h)akthyai namah
Svarna roopaayai namah
Jyothilaksmyai namah
Mahaalaksmyai namah
Deepalakshmyai namah
Dhanalakshmyai namah
Dhaanya lakshmyai namah
Dhairya lakshmyai namah
Veeralakshmyai namah
Vijaya lakshmyai namah
Vidhyaa lakshmyai namah
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Jaya lakshmyai namah
Varalakshmyai namah
Gaja lakshmyai namah
Kaamavalyai namah
Kaamaakshi sundaryai namah

S(h)ubha lakshmyai namah
Raaja lakshmyai namah
Gr(u)ha lakshmyai namah
Siddha lakshmyai namah
Seethaa lakshmyai namah
Thripura lakshmyai namah
Sarvamangala dhaarinyai namah
Sarva dukha nivaarinyai namah
Sarvaanga sundaryai namah
Soubhaagya lakshmyai namah
Navagraha dhaayinyai namah
Anda naayaki namah
Alankaara naayaki namah
Aananda svaroopyai namah
Akhilaanda naayaki namah
Brahmaanda naayaki namah
Sathya svaroopinyai namah

22 ‐ Dhoopam ‐ Offering Incense:
Show the incense ( agarbathi) clockwise 3 times, chanting

Dhoopam aaghraapayami

23 ‐ Deepam ‐ Offering deepam from a small lamp;
Show another small lamp in front of the deity, clockwise,
three times, simultaneously ringing bell with the left hand

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Deepam sandars(h)ayaami
empty cup & chant

Deepaanantharam aachamaneeyan samarpayaami

24 ‐ Naivedhyam ‐ Offering food ( dry or fresh fruit:)
Sprinkle one spoon of water on the naivedhyam & ringing the
bell, offer the naivedhyam (Payasam with a drop of ghee, rice
and dhalwith a drop of ghee,broken coconut, fruits etc,)
chanting

Om bhoorbhuvassuvah
Amrthopahstharanamasi
Praanaayah svaahaa
Apaanaya svaahaa
Vyaanaaya svaahaa
Udaanaa ya svaahaa
Samaanaaya svaahaa
Brahmane svaahaa
Naivedhyam nivedayaami

empty cup & chant

Naivedyaanantharam aachamaneeyam samarpayaami

Offer betel leaves & nuts ( thamboolam), Chanting

Thaambulam samarpayaami

25 ‐ Karpura niranjanam ‐ offering lighted camphor:
Stand & show lighted camphor clockwise, ringing the bell
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with the left hand, chanting

Karpoora neeranjanam samarpayaami

Pour one spoon of water in cup chanting

Karpoora neeraajananantharam aachamaneeyam
samarpayaami

26 ‐ Vandanam ‐ thanksgiving:
Offer flowers chanting

Manthrapushpam samarpayaami

27 – Atma Pradakshinam
Do self pradakshinam clockwise three times chanting

Yaani kaanicha paapaani janmaanthara krithaanicha
Thaani thaani vinas(h) yanthi
Pradakshina pade pade


Prarthana:

Chant the following shlokas and do 7 namaskarams:

Sarvamangala maangalyae s(h)ivae sarvaarthasaadhakae
S(h)aranyae thr(y)ambikae daevi naaraayani
namo(a)sthuthae
Udhyad bhaaskara samkaas(h)aam sarvaabharana
bhooshithaam
Paas(h)aankus(h)a dharaam vandae bhakhaabheeshta
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pradaayineem
Maatharnamaami kamalae kamalaayathaakshi
S(h)ree vishnu hr(u)thkamala vaasini vis(h)vamaathah
Ksheerodajae kamala komala garbhagouri
Lakshmipraseeda sathatham namathaam s(h)aranyae
Padmapriyae padmini padmahasthae
Padmaalayae padadalaayathaakshi
Vis(h)vapriyae vishnumano(a)nukoolae
Thvathpaadapadmam mayi sannidhathsva

Now add a spoon of water to flowers and akshathai and drop
these at the foot of the lamp, chanting

Anayaa poojayaa S(h)ree Bhuvanaes(h)varee S(h)ree
Mahaalakshmee cha priyathaam

Arathi:
Do arathi to the lamp, with water in a plate to which
kumkum is added, 3 times, chanting

Mangalam Bhuvanaes(h)vari Mangalam Lalithaa daevi
Mangalam Mahaalakshmee Mangalam sarasvathee
Mangalam Raajaraajaaya Daevadaevaaya mangalam

The invoked deities should now be taken back to their
original Glory.

For this, drop akshathai and flowers at the foot of the lamp
and move the lamp a little to the north, chanting

Asmaath deepasthambaath saparivaaraam S(h)ree
Bhuvanaes(h)vareem s(h)ree Mahaalakshmeem
yathaasthaanam prathishtaapayaami
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Chant the following as an offering;
Guhyaath guhya gopthreethvam
Gr(u)haanaasmathkr(u)tham japam
Siddhirbhavathumae daevi
Thvathpraaadaanmayi sthirah

29 ‐ Dedication to the Lord:

Kaayena vaachaa manasendryairvaa buddhyaathmanaa vaa
prakrthes
svabhaavaath
Karomi yadhyath sakalam parasmai naaraayanaayethi
samarpayaami

Now pour a spoon of water in the cup chanting

Om thathsath ithi brahmaarpanamasthu
Om s(h)anthih s(h)anthih s(h)antih

Specific pooja to be done for having children

Start the shashti pooja on the shashti thithi which comes
after the full moon day (pournami) and we have to continue
doing this shashti pooja for 5 consecutive shashti
thithis..(do pooja on every shashti thiti that comes after
pournami for 5 shashtis)

on the day of pooja have head bath and light the lamp
infront of lord subramanyeswara or muruga and read the
slokas or any ashtottharam pooja..you can also read some
slokas related to nagaraja..and offer prasad and aarathi...and
during that day we have to fast can have fruits and milk but
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not rice...and we are not supposed to sleep on the bed...no
other intimate actions with husband...

Perform Naga pooja
The following mantras have to be chanted for 21 times on
shashti thithi
 Om Aaathishesha naagaayanamaha
 Om Avantha nagaaya namaha
 Om Vaasugiye Namaha
 Om Thatcha naagaaya namaha
 Om Kaarkodaka naagaaya namaha
 Om Padma naagaaya namaha
 Om Mahaa Padma Naagaaaya Namaha
 Om Sanka naagaya namaha
 Om Kuiga nagaaya namaha
The idol of snake may be gifted with new clothes, betel
leaves and other auspicious items to a Vedic Brahmin at the
sixth consecutive Shahsti Thithi pooja will overcome all
curses due to the Naga dosha or Kala Sarpa dosha.

This donation can be done by our parents or inlaws who are
in India (incase if we are not able to donate the snake idol
here out of India as i doubt if the priests here will accept the
donation of a snake idol..) however we can donate clothes
and betel leaves and haldi kum kum etc here and ask our
parents to donate them along with snake idol in India again..
(this is how i am planning)

you can also recite the below mantra for 11 times during the
pooja

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Nava Naaga Stotra
Anantam Vasukim Sesha
Padmanbhacha Kambalam
Shankupalam Drutharastramch
Takshanam Kaaliyam Thada

Phala Sruthi
Etani nava navaami naganancha mahatmana
Sayam patenityam prathakaale visheshita
Tasya vishabhayam naasti sarvatra vijayaa bhaveth

Along with these you can also try to recite any slokas you
know for lord narasimha swamy and also nataraja swamy..as
they help to get rid of negative effect of rahu and ketu on any
couples..

Muruga or lord subramanyeswara is the giver of children and
happy married life...have faith and i heard that whoever does
this pooja will always get the desired results..as they say with
faith you can move mountains...

good luck to all the girls who are planning to do this pooja...i
pray to god that all our wishes to have a child will surely be
heard by god and he will grant us our wish...

This is my own personal experience...to unite couples and to
get the harmony b/w couples we can do sundarakanda
paraayanam it works wonders ...it did for me and am hoping
it will do good to you also...it has great power....

If you can also try saisatcharithra paarayanam...just tell shirdi
sai your problem and ask him help to fix the issues and do
the 7 days paarayanam and am sure he will do good to all of
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us....

Just remembered few of the FENGSHUI tips i followed to
have a harmonious surrounding..stand at the doorstep of
your bedroom and see towards your right hand corner of
your bedroom keep that place free of all clutter as this is the
relationship area...put anything pink here....PINK or Silver
color....pink flowers (fresh ones) or pink candles and a
photoframe with a photo of you and your husband
together..no separate pics it should be a single photo with
both of you..(take the photo from the happy times you
had...)...if possible try to place some crystals..either white or
pink ones...

Even in the hall of your house look at that right hand corner
of the room and put a bamboo plant (which has 2 shoots
representing love and marriage) and keep it in that corner
and water it everyday..(as we are not supposed to keep any
plants or water in the bedroom I have kept it in the hall)...

if possible try to light candles once in a day or 2....let the
house have the natural candle light for sometime..also try to
put some nice aromatic incense or agarbatthi....light some
once in 3 days...to get a soft serene peaceful place...we have
to create all positive vibrations in the house....try to put
some salt in the four corners of your bedroom on one
morning and the next morning try to vaccum it away....(if its
not possible to do this..you can put a bowl of water with
some salt in it and put it in the bedroom on one evening and
the next day morning pour that water in the sink and drain it
off dont let it fall off any where in the house.....i heard salt
has the power to take off any negativity in the house....

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if you can get....try to buy the mandarin ducks and place
them in the right hand corner of your bedroom...they have to
face each other and be together always...do not keep them
separate..always ensure that your bedroom gets enough
sunlight and also try to put some light on these mandarin
ducks..atleast once in a while..

These really worked for me..hope they work for you too...

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